A 20-year-old woman was arrested by Singapore police forces for suspected of running errands when she went to the door to splash paint when she was involved in several loan shark harassment cases.

The Singapore Police Force issued a statement on Thursday (February 20) saying that the police received a report at 11:55 pm on Tuesday (18th), indicating that the door and wooden door of a residential unit on Dimiya Road were splashed with yellow and green paint.

By reviewing the police's electronic eyes and investigating, the police quickly confirmed the identity of the 20-year-old woman involved in the case and arrested her on Wednesday (19th). The authorities found 455 yuan in cash from her, and it was believed that it was the “running fee” given to her by the loan shark.

Preliminary investigations show that the woman was also involved in several other similar cases of loan shark harassment across the island.

The police obtained 455 yuan in cash from the woman involved in the case, which is believed to be the

The police obtained 455 yuan in cash from the woman involved in the case, which is believed to be the “errand fee” she helped the loan shark harass her. (Provided by Singapore Police Force)

The woman will be charged in court on Friday (21st). According to the lender's law, if a first offender is convicted, he will face a fine of up to 50,000 yuan, imprisonment for up to five years, plus up to six whippings.

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The police have adopted a zero-tolerance attitude towards loan shark harassment activities, and those who deliberately destroy public property or disrupt public order will be severely punished in accordance with the law. Authorities remind that if you suspect or learn that someone is involved in illegal lending activities, you can dial 999 or call the “X-Ah Long” hotline at 1800-924-5664 to notify the police.