Man, 59, arrested for alleged loanshark harassment after messing up shoe rack at Choa Chu Kang
The shoes were left in a pile.
A 59-year-old man was arrested on September 1 in connection with alleged loanshark harassment in Choa Chu Kang. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) received a report of the incident on August 31 around 8:55 PM at a residential unit on Choa Chu Kang Avenue 5. The man had allegedly scattered his neighbor's shoes on the floor and left a bicycle lock on their shoe rack.
After further investigation, police identified the individual through CCTV footage and arrested him the following day. According to preliminary investigations, the man is suspected of being involved in other loanshark harassment cases as well. He is set to appear in court on September 3 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. First-time offenders for loanshark harassment can face a fine between S$5,000 and S$50,000, up to five years in prison, and caning up to six times.
The police urge the public to avoid loansharks and not to engage with or assist them in any way. The public can report any suspicions or knowledge of loansharking activities by calling 999.
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