Indian national, 26, charged for harbouring 13 Indian nationals at Hougang flat after their visit passes expired

A total of 13 immigration offenders, who overstayed in Singapore after their visit passes expired, were arrested during an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) enforcement operation on Mar. 3, 2026, in the vicinity of Hougang.

According to an ICA news release, all 13 immigration offenders are Indian nationals, comprising 11 males and two females aged between 19 and 44 years old.

In addition, a 26-year-old Indian national, Kanojiya, who provided lodging for the immigration offenders, was arrested for suspected harbouring offences.

The accused was charged on May 21 for harbouring the other Indian immigration offenders without conducting due diligence checks to ensure that they held valid passes to remain in Singapore.

The 13 immigration offenders had remained unlawfully in Singapore after the expiry of their visit passes.

Investigations by ICA found that Kanojiya had allegedly allowed the 13 immigration offenders to stay in a unit at Block 405 Hougang Avenue 10 for varying periods between December 2025 and March 2026.

The 13 immigration offenders were issued with stern warnings for their overstaying offence.

They have been deported and are barred from re-entering Singapore.