(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;
Section history
Section 373A — Importing woman for purposes of prostitution, etc.
As in force on 30 November 2008.
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The text below is this provision as reproduced in the Revised Edition that came into force on this date. A revised edition consolidates the law without changing its substance, so editorial amendments — such as renumbering, updated citations and formatting — may have been made but are not shown as a redline.
Whoever —
(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
(c)sells or buys any woman for the purpose of prostitution,
shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine.