The police identified it as a case of loanshark harassment, acts that illegal moneylenders carry out to pressure debtors to settle their debts
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force announced on Monday night that a 22-year-old male has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment. He is expected to be charged in court today.
The police officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the man’s identity within five hours through ground inquiries and images from police cameras. The man was then arrested.MOE said only 1% of foreigners 'intentionally' defaulted study loan repayment - but how many 'unintentionally'? “The Police have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately vandalise properties, cause annoyance and disruption to public safety, peace, and security, will be dealt with severely in accordance with the law,” the Police said, adding that members of the public should stay away from loansharks and not work with or assist them in any way.
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