2 men, aged 18 & 39, arrested for alleged loan shark harassment at Senja Road

Two men, aged 18 and 39, were arrested for their suspected involvement in a case of loan shark harassment.

On Jun. 28, at about 8:19am, the police were alerted to a case of loan shark harassment at a residential unit along Senja Road.

The unit’s gate was secured with a bicycle lock and a debtor’s note had been affixed to the door.

The note read: “Like to play right no problem! Will play with you! This time just desert, Next time splash u and your neighbour. Whatsapp to settle.”

With the aid of police cameras, officers from Jurong Police Division established both men’s identities.

They were subsequently arrested on Jun. 29 and Jun. 30, respectively.

Preliminary investigations suggest they are involved in other similar cases of loan shark harassment islandwide.

Both men were charged on Jul. 1 under the Moneylenders Act 2008.

First-time offenders are liable to a fine between S$5,000 and S$50,000 with a jail term of up to five years, and caning of up to six strokes.

The police said it has zero tolerance for loan shark harassment, and those who deliberately vandalise properties, cause annoyance and disrupt public safety, peace and security will be dealt with severely in accordance with the law.

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

The public can call the police at "999" if they suspect or know anyone who could be involved in loan-sharking activities.