Singapore police arrests 11 persons for illegal gambling

The Singapore police have arrested 11 persons, five men and six women, for involving with illegal gambling and other activities.

Six women, aged between 20 and 31, were arrested for offering sexual services online and carried out the vice activities at hotels located along Jalan Sultan and Middle Road.

Meanwhile, four men, aged between 48 and 67, were arrested for public gaming at a coffeeshop along Kelantan Lane. Twenty-five stacks of poker cards and $324 in cash were seised from the men.

A 41-year-old man was also arrested for his suspected involvement in illegal 4D collection activities. Investigations are ongoing.

The police said landlords and hotel owners are advised to ensure tenants do not carry out vice activities in their premises.

Unlicensed brothel operators can be given a maximum fine of $10,000 and up to five years’ jail.

Any person who knowingly lives wholly or in part on the earnings of the prostitution of another person can also be given similar penalties.

For the four men arrested at Kelantan Lane, they could be fined up to $5,000 and jailed up to six months if convicted of gaming in public.

Meanwhile, the man suspected to be involved in illegal 4D activities could be fined up to $200,000 and jailed up to five years if convicted under the Remote Gambling Act.