Police arrested 195 people in a series of vice raids at 61 locations across Singapore. The raids took place from 14 September to 30 October, 8world reported on Sunday (8 November), when police disclosed the operation.
Officers seized more than S$150,000 in cash, as well as mobile phones, computers and items police linked to vice activities. Police also froze bank accounts holding more than S$600,000.
Raids Covered Hotels, Salons and Homes
Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department led the operation with support from all seven police land divisions. The locations included hotels, residential units, massage parlours, beauty salons and public entertainment venues.
Those arrested were aged 18 to 63 and included 187 women and eight men. Police said they suspected 16 of the people arrested of helping to facilitate prostitution.
One Man Charged, Other Investigations Continue
A 41-year-old Singaporean man was charged in court on 23 October over his alleged role in facilitating vice activities. Police said investigations into the other 194 people were ongoing as of 8 November.
Julius Lim, director of the Criminal Investigation Department, said vice syndicates were often linked to other crimes. He said police would continue working with overseas counterparts as these groups made greater use of technology and operated across borders.
