On Monday (12 Oct), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) announced that 22 individuals were arrested for their involvement in vice activities and unlawful conduct of lotteries.
The 22 women, aged between 28 and 63, were gambling in a commercial premise in the vicinity of Geylang.
On 8 Oct, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, Bedok Police Division and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority conducted a joint enforcement operation at a commercial premises along Geylang Road.
Source: Singapore Police Force
The police arrested a total of 21 persons, aged between 28 and 63, for offences under the Women’s Charter 1961.
Additionally, a 51-year-old woman was arrested at the same premise for her unlawful conduct of lotteries.
Authorities also seized betting-related paraphernalia.
Source: Singapore Police Force
Investigations against all 22 persons are ongoing.
Under Section 147(1) of the Women’s Charter 1961, any person who keeps, manages or assists in the management of a place of assignation can face a fine of up to $100,000 and jail for up to five years, or both.
Repeat offenders are liable on conviction to a fine of up to $150,000, imprisonment for up to seven years, or both.
Under Section 18(1) of the Gambling Control Act 2022, any person involved in the unlawful conduct of lotteries can face a fine of up to $500,000 or imprisonment for a term of up to seven years.
In the news release, the police reminded the public that they do not condone activities that threaten public safety.
Unlawful conduct of gambling or vice activities can pose a threat to the peace and good order of the community.
Source: Singapore Police Force
Consequently, the police will continue to work with other government agencies to clamp down on unlawful activities.
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Featured image adapted from Singapore Police Force.