9 women, aged 22 to 47, arrested from 3 unlicensed massage establishments at Little India

If convicted, the offence can carry a fine up to S$10,000, an imprisonment of up to two years, or both.

Fiona Tan | September 24, 2021, 03:46 PM

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Nine women in Singapore have been arrested in police enforcement operations on three unlicensed massage establishments at Little India.

Nine women arrested from unlicensed massage establishments

According to a police news release on Sep. 24, the police enforcement operations took place on Sep. 16 and Sep. 17.

During which, three massage establishments were allegedly found to be operating without a valid license, which was in contravention of the Massage Establishments Act.

Image courtesy of Singapore Police Force.

In addition, nine women, who were identified to be masseuses, were arrested for offences under the Women's Charter.

Image courtesy of Singapore Police Force.

Those found guilty of carrying on the business of providing massages services in an unlicensed establishment for massage shall be fined up to S$10,000, an imprisonment of up to two years, or both.

Repeat offenders may face a fine not exceeding S$20,000, an imprisonment of up to five years, or both.

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