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Section 373A — Importing by fraud with intent

As in force on 30 March 1987.

Timeline 3 versions
  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 30 November 2008 Revised edition
  3. 17 August 2026 Latest
373A.Importing by fraud with intent

Whoever —

(a)by any false pretence, false representation, or fraudulent or deceitful means, brings, or assists in bringing, into Singapore any woman with intent that such woman may be employed or used for the purpose of prostitution;

Importing with intent to sell, etc.,

(b)brings, or assists in bringing, into Singapore any woman with intent that such woman may be sold or bought for the purpose of prostitution; or

or buying or selling

(c)sells or buys any woman for the purpose of prostitution,

Penalty

shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine.