Singapore legislation

Clause 130

of Women’s Charter

Clause 130

Importation of woman or girl by false pretences

Any person who by or under any false pretence, false representation or fraudulent or deceitful means made or used either within or without Singapore brings into, or takes out of, or assists in bringing into, or assists in taking out of Singapore any woman or girl, whether or not for the purpose of present or subsequent prostitution, shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years and shall also be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars.