16 arrested in operations against unlicensed massage parlours and public entertainment outlets

Fourteen women and two men, aged between 20 and 52, were arrested during a series of enforcement operations conducted against unlicensed massage establishments and public entertainment outlets from Mar 27 to 29.

During the enforcement checks on massage establishment outlets along Jalan Besar and Serangoon Road, four outlets were found to have contravened licensing conditions.

The 14 women were arrested for offences under the Women's Charter and Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.

One man was arrested for offences under the Women's Charter while another man was arrested for disorderly behaviour.

A public entertainment outlet located along Jalan Besar was also detected to have contravened licensing conditions.

Investigations are ongoing.

The police added that actions will be taken against the operators for flouting the rules and regulations under the Massage Establishment Act and Public Entertainment Act. 

The police take a serious view of anyone involved in criminal activities and will continue to take tough enforcement action against those found breaking the law.