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A 39-year-old man was arrested on Monday (Jan 5) for his alleged involvement in a case of loanshark harassment in Choa Chu Kang.<\/p>\n
It took place at about 1.35pm on Jan 2, at a residential unit along Keat Hong Link, the police said on Tuesday (Jan 6).<\/p>\n
In an image provided by the police, the front door, gate and a section of the common corridor in front of the said unit are covered with white paint.<\/p>\n
The man was identified by officers from Jurong Police Division through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras.<\/p>\n
He will be charged in court on Jan 7.<\/p>\n
If found guilty, he may be fined up to $50,000, jailed for up to five years, and receive up to six strokes of the cane.<\/p>\n
The police warned that they have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities and will deal severely with those caught doing so, in accordance with the law.<\/p>\n
They also advised members of the public to stay away from loansharks and not to work with, or assist them, in any way.<\/p>\n
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