In a media release on Friday , the police said that operators of 16 public entertainment and nightlife outlets, some of which were unlicensed, were believed to have violated several legislations.
"The 188 persons being investigated comprise operators, staff and customers," said the police, who added that investigations are ongoing.During a raid on Dec 18 last year at an office-cum-industrial building located along Lorong 23 Geylang, police found a unit that had been designed like a karaoke lounge where there were private rooms equipped with karaoke systems, speakers and microphones.
Two Vietnamese women, aged 22 and 28 and suspected of providing hostessing services, were also arrested for not having a valid work permit. The other 35 men and 10 women will be investigated for being part of a gathering with more than five people, which is the current maximum group size under Covid-19 rules.A unit at an office-cum-industrial building located along Lorong 23 Geylang had private rooms equipped with karaoke systems, speakers and microphones.
The food was believed to have been prepared by staff employed by him and sold as part of a private dining package along with the provision of karaoke equipment, said the police. Those found guilty of supplying alcohol without a valid licence can be fined up to S$20,000. Those convicted of providing public entertainment without a proper licence also face the same penalty.
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