28 arrested in raids on vice-related activities: $610k in cash, luxury cars and watches seized
Eight men and 20 women, aged between 21 and 61, have been arrested for their suspected involvement in vice‑related offences following an islandwide enforcement operation.
The police said in a statement that on July 30, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, Police Intelligence Department, several police divisions, the Special Operations Command and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority conducted coordinated raids in multiple locations.
These include Jalan Layang Layang, Pasir Panjang Road, Boon Lay Avenue, Craig Road, Jurong West Street 71, Beach Road, Tai Seng Avenue, Bencoolen Street, Kim Yam Road, Onan Road, Orchard Road and Jalan Kemaman.
The operation led to the arrests of 28 people and the seizure of more than $610,000 worth of assets - comprising cash, bank funds, two luxury cars, 18 luxury watches.
Two mobile phones, laptops and vice‑related paraphernalia were also seized.
Three men, aged between 30 and 45, will be charged in court on Aug 1 under the Women's Charter for allegedly facilitating the operation of the online vice syndicate. Investigations against the other suspects are ongoing.
Under the Women's Charter, penalties for such offences can include up to seven years' jail and a fine of up to $100,000. Offences include living off the earnings of another person's prostitution, aiding prostitution, managing a brothel or a place of assignation, and using remote communication services to facilitate vice activities in Singapore.
The police said they will continue to take tough enforcement action against those involved in syndicated vice activities to protect public safety, peace and good order.
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