A 22-year-old woman has been arrested for her suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.

Animal part was delivered to Tampines unit

According to a police news release on May 27, the police were alerted to a case of a loanshark harassment on May 25.

An animal part was purportedly delivered to a residential unit along Tampines Avenue 8.

Officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of a woman through investigations as well as images from police cameras.

She was arrested on May 26, and a mobile phone was seized as case exhibit.

Police investigations are ongoing.

First time offenders found guilty of loanshark harassment shall be fined not less than S$5,000 and not more than S$50,000 with mandatory imprisonment of up to five years, and mandatory caning of up to six strokes.

In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, offenders shall be liable to a fine of not less than S$6,000 and not more than S$60,000 with mandatory imprisonment of between two to nine years, and mandatory caning of up to 12 strokes.

Members of the public are advised to stay away from loansharks and not to work with or assist the loansharks in any way.

The public can call the police at ‘999’ or the X-Ah Long hotline at 1800-924-5664 if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.

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