By The SUN
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| The suspected illegal workers are photographed before being loaded onto a van |
A total of 11 people were arrested in the latest
anti-illegal work operation conducted by Immigration Department across
The suspects include eight believed to be illegal workers, two employers, and one who aided and abetted the illicit acts. They comprise one man and seven women, aged 28 to 45.
Those arrested included a woman holding a recognizance form, which prohibits her from taking up employment.
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The suspected employers are a man and woman aged 59 and 62, respectively. The one who is believed to have helped the suspected illegal workers breach their conditions of stay is also a woman aged 49.
During the operations codenamed "Twilight" immigration officers raided six target locations including premises under renovation, residential buildings and a vegetable stall.
In a statement, Immigration warned that those who hold visitors’ visas should not take up any employment, whether paid or unpaid, without the permission of the Director of Immigration.
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Offenders face a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to two years' imprisonment. Aiders and abettors are also liable to prosecution and penalties.
Illegal immigrants, persons subject to a removal or deportation order, overstayers or those refused permission to land, face a stiffer penalty if they take up unauthorized employment. The maximum penalty is up to three years in jail and a fine of up to $50,000.
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Those found to have employed illegal workers could be jailed for up to 10 years and face a maximum fine of $500,000. A director, manager, secretary or any official of the company concerned may also face criminal liability.
In addition, the High Court has ruled that employers of
illegal workers should be given an immediate custodial sentence.
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