Clause 16

has been brought into Singapore either after having been transferred for valuable consideration or by fraud, misrepresentation or any false pretence;

has been transferred to the custody or control of any person for valuable consideration either within or outside Singapore; or

is being detained against his will by some person other than his parents or lawful guardian,he may either —

require any person in whose custody or under whose control the child appears to be to furnish him with copies of the child’s and the person’s photographs, and to furnish security to his satisfaction that the child will not leave Singapore without the previous consent in writing of the protector, and that the child will be produced before the protector whenever he requires it; or

in the first instance, or if default be made in complying with any order made under sub-paragraph (i), order that the child be taken out of the custody of the person in whose care, custody or control the child is and commit the child to a place of safety or, on such security and on such conditions as the protector may require, to the custody of a relative or other fit person until the child attains the age of 18 years or for any shorter period.