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Six women arrested in raids at massage outlets in Little India and Chinatown

Massage outlets in Little India and Chinatown raided (Photo: Singapore Police Force)
Massage outlets in Little India and Chinatown raided (Photo: Singapore Police Force)

Seven massage outlets in the Little India and Chinatown areas were raided by the police, resulting in the arrest of six women aged between 24 and 48.

The police said in a statement on Thursday (3 August) that they raided the massage outlets in the vicinity of Jalan Besar, Dalhousie Lane, Dunlop Street, Mayo Street and Sago Lane on Wednesday, and checked on 22 women in the outlets.

The women who were arrested are being investigated for offences under the Women’s Charter and for working without a valid work permit. Investigations against the operators of the outlets are also ongoing.

Police seized 30 massage beds, 10 shower cubicles and other items used by the massage outlets.