According to the Singapore Police Force, almost 100 people are facing investigations after a secret KTV establishment were raided by the authorities.
The Police said that the F&B establishment located in a shophouse along Syed Alwi Road was found with 60 men and 37 women between the ages of 24 and 65.
The secret KTV had a secret entrance, a 41-year-old man believed to be the operator of the KTV joint is under investigations
Hostesses
During the raid, 22 rooms equipped with KTV equipment were found.
4 China women between the ages of 33 and 48 were arrested under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990.
“These women were found to be intermingling and providing services to the establishment’s patrons within the premises, and one of the women tested Ag+ (Covid-19 positive) using an antigen rapid test (ART),” said the police.
Penalties:
For supplying liquor without license the operator can face a fine of up to $20,000
First-time offenders who breach safe distancing measures are fined $300.
For non-compliance with safe management measures under the COVID-19 offenders may be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$10,000, or both.
If they are caught by the Police for not wearing a mask or not wearing a mask properly they can be charged under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
Penalties include a fine of up to SGD$10,000 and jailed for up to six months.
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