Loanshark harassment suspect to be charged in court
By Mustafa Shafawi | Posted: 29 August 2010 1835 hrs
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SINGAPORE : An 18-year-old youth will be charged in court on Monday for loanshark harassment.
He was arrested by police officers on anti-crime rounds in Yishun Ring Road.
The suspect was at the 6th floor staircase landing of an HDB block where fresh loanshark-related graffiti was found.
An empty can of paint was recovered from the grass patch in front of the block.
First-time offenders found guilty of loanshark harassment faces mandatory imprisonment of up to 5 years and receive up to 6 strokes of the cane.
They will also be fined between $5,000 and $50,000. - CNA /ls