August 20, 2021, 02:08 PM
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The police are investigating 45 persons following island-wide enforcement operations on 42 massage establishments and nine public entertainment outlets between Aug. 9 to Aug. 15.
KTV-concept outlet along Chang Charn Road
Police stated in a press release that they raided an unlicensed KTV-concept outlet along Chang Charn Road.
Four women, aged between 30 and 33, were arrested for allegedly working without a valid work permit.
11 persons are also being investigated for alleged breaches of the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
Police also arrested a 40-year-old man for his suspected involvement in managing the unlicensed public entertainment outlet.
Massage establishments
In addition, a total of 17 massage establishments were believed to have committed various breaches under the Massage Establishments Act and Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
These included three outlets that were found to be operating without a valid licence.
A 10-day closure order will be issued to one massage establishment for allegedly failing to ensure that all of its customers had worn masks during the provision of massage services
In total, investigations against 29 individuals, comprising operators, masseuses and a customer, are ongoing.
Photo courtesy of Singapore Police Force.
Photo courtesy of Singapore Police Force.
Photo courtesy of Singapore Police Force.
Possible punishments
Those found carrying on a business of providing massage services in an establishment for massage without a valid licence can be fined S$10,000, jailed for up two years, or both.
For repeat offenders, they can be fined up to S$20,000, jailed for up to five years, or both.
Under Section 35(3) of the same Act, those found to have breached the prescribed rules and conditions may be fined up to S$5,000.
For subsequent conviction, they can be fined up to S$10,000, jailed for up to two years, or both.
For non-compliance with safe distancing measures under Covid-19 regulations, offenders may be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$10,000, or both.
Meanwhile, the offences of supplying liquor without a valid licence and providing public entertainment without a valid licence carry a fine of up to S$20,000 each.
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