22 men who are aged between 19 to 52 were arrested by the police for being suspected to be involved in child s*xual exploitation activities online.
Police have said in a statement that they are suspected for being involved in 3 things such as:
- 1. Possession/gaining access to child abuse materials
- 2. Distribution of obscene materials
- 3. Possessing obscene materials
Six other men are also assisting the police in their investigations for their alleged offences under the Films Act and also for their possession of obscene materials.
A four week operation was conducted by Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers, which included raids at multiple locations around Singapore.
Computers, handphones and hard disks were seized during the raids.
Stern enforcement action will continue to be undertaken by the authorities against such activities involving child s*xual activities.
The law states through the Penal code that:
1. Anyone having possession or gained access to child abuse material, and knows or has reason to believe that the material is child abuse material, are liable to a jail term of up to five years, and also fine or caning.
2. Persons who distribute, sell or offer child abuse material for sale, or have in their possession child abuse material for the purpose of distribution, sale or offer for sale, can be jailed up to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine or to caning.
3. In accordance with the Films Act, any person who has in his possession any obscene film shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both.
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