Police nab 24 foreign prostitutes in Jalan Besar hotel
Suspected prostitutes are seen sitting on a bed after they were detained by the police in a hotel along Jalan Besar Road, May 17, 2017. Photo: Singapore Police Force
SINGAPORE – A total of 24 foreigners were hauled in by the police for their suspected involvement in prostitution after law enforcers conducted a raid on a hotel along Jalan Besar Road on Wednesday (May 17) morning.
The police said in a press release on Wednesday that the suspects, 23 women and a man, had advertised their sexual services on various online platforms and vice-related websites.
TODAY understands that 23 of the suspects – including the man - are from Thailand. The other is from Laos.
Condoms and lubricants were also seized by the police during the raid as case exhibits.
The police added that the suspects were on valid social visit passes when they were alleged to have committed their offences.
The police reminds the public that it is an offence under Section 148 of the Women’s Charter, Chapter 353 for anyone to be involved with, assisting or managing a brothel.
Penalties for those found guilty include a fine of up to a maximum of S$10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years.
The police also said that anyone found guilty of making a living off the earnings of prostitutes are also liable to be imprisoned for not more than five years and a fine not exceeding S$10,000.
