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Two men, aged 18 and 39, will be charged in court on Wednesday (July 1) for their alleged involvement in a case of loanshark harassment in Bukit Panjang.<\/p>\n
The police said in a news release on Tuesday night that they were alerted to the case at about 8.19am on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The alleged incident took place at a residential unit along Senja Road in Bukit Panjang, where the unit’s gate was secured with a bicycle lock and a debtor’s note was affixed to the door.<\/p>\n
A photograph of the alleged crime scene provided by the police shows a debtor’s note which reads: “Like to play right? No problem! Will play with you. This time just dessert, next time splash you and your neighbour. WhatsApp to settle (sic).”<\/p>\n
Officers from Jurong Police Division identified the men via follow-up investigations and with images from police cameras, and arrested them on Monday.<\/p>\n
According to the police, the duo are also believed to be involved in other similar cases of loanshark harassment islandwide.<\/p>\n
The penalty for loanshark harassment for first-time offenders is a jail term of up to five years, along with a fine of between $5,000 and $10,000, and mandatory caning of up to six strokes.<\/p>\n
The police reiterated that they have zero tolerance for loan shark harassment.<\/p>\n
“Those who deliberately vandalise properties, cause annoyance and disrupt public safety and security, will be dealt with severely in accordance with the law.<\/p>\n
“Members of the public are advised to stay away from loan sharks and not work with or assist them in any way,” said the police<\/p>\n
The public can call the police hotline at 999 if they suspect or know anyone involved in loansharking activities.<\/p>\n
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