According to a media release by the Singapore Police Force, a two days operation was conducted against unlicensed massage shops and entertainment outlets, arresting 24 women.
The operation was conducted along Rangoon Road, Anson Road, Lavender Street, Syed Alwi Road and Raffles Boulevard conducted from 28 to 29 November 2019.
Five women between the age of 19 and 34 years old were arrested from three massage parlours for violating the Women’s Charter.
Eighteen other women between the age of 20 and 36 years old were arrested at entertainment outlets for violating the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act. A 32-year-old woman was arrested under offences under the Immigration Act.
According to the Police: ” Actions will be taken against the operators for flouting the rules and regulations under the Massage Establishment Act 2017 and the Public Entertainments Act. The Police will continue to take tough enforcement action against criminal activities and those found engaging in such activities will be dealt with in accordance with the law. “