Twenty-two people were arrested after officers raided a commercial unit along Geylang Road on 8 October 2026 over suspected vice and illegal lottery activities.
Police announced the arrests on 12 October, according to AsiaOne. The operation involved officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, Bedok Police Division and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.
21 Arrested Over Suspected Women’s Charter Offences
Police said 21 people, aged between 28 and 63, were arrested for suspected offences under the Women’s Charter 1961.
Officers also arrested a 51-year-old woman at the same unit for her alleged involvement in conducting unlawful lotteries. They seized betting-related items during the operation.
Investigations into all 22 people were ongoing when police announced the arrests.
Offences Carry Fines And Possible Jail Terms
Under Section 147(1) of the Women’s Charter, keeping, managing or helping to manage a “place of assignation” is an offence. The term refers to a location where contact is made with a woman or girl, directly or through an intermediary, for an immoral purpose.
A first conviction carries a fine of up to S$100,000, up to five years’ jail, or both. Repeat offenders can face a fine of up to S$150,000, up to seven years’ jail, or both.
For the alleged unlawful lottery activity, police cited Section 18(1) of the Gambling Control Act 2022. A first-time offender convicted under this provision faces a fine of up to S$500,000 and up to seven years’ jail.
Police said they would continue working with other government agencies to tackle unlawful activities that threaten public safety and community order.
