32 massage parlours busted

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May 4, 2010
32 massage parlours busted

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Those convicted of running a massage establishment without a valid license can be fined up to $1,000 and up to $50 for every day during which the offence continues after conviction. -- PHOTO: ST

<!-- story content : start --> A SERIES of police raids in March netted 32 unlicensed massage parlours in Bedok, Tampines and Marine Parade - and ended with 25 operators being summoned to court. During March 15 to 29, officers also arrested 60 female Chinese nationals for various offences, including working illegally in the massage parlours. Some of the women were said to be involved in vice activities and offered sexual services for a fee.

Those convicted of running a massage establishment without a valid license can be fined up to $1,000 and up to $50 for every day during which the offence continues after conviction. Investigations against the remaining seven establishments are on-going. Saying the Police will take tough enforcement actions against errant operators, Commander of Bedok Police Division, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Teo Chun Ching added: 'Landlords who knowingly allow their premises to be used for such vice activities will be taken to task. Owners have a responsibility to ensure that their premises are not used for illegal activities.'

 

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25 unlicensed massage establishment operators to appear in court
By Mustafa Shafawi | Posted: 04 May 2010 1728 hrs
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SINGAPORE: Twenty five operators of unlicensed massage establishments will be summoned to court tomorrow arising from a series of police raids in Bedok, Tampines and Marine Parade.

During the raids which were conducted over two weeks in March 15-29, 32 premises were found to be operating a massage establishment without a valid license.

Investigations against the remaining seven establishments are on-going.

A total of 60 female Chinese Nationals were also arrested and investigated for various offences related to them working illegally in these establishments.

Some of these female Chinese Nationals were believed to be involved in vice activities and had offered sexual services for a fee.

Any person convicted of this offence shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 and to a further fine not exceeding $50 for every day during which the offence continues after conviction.

- CNA/jy