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| Immigration agents leading away 2 of the suspected illegal workers |
Nine people, including eight suspected illegal worker and one employer, were arrested in the latest anti-illegal work operation of the Immigration Department conducted over four consecutive days, from May 20 to 23.
In a series of raids on 165 target establishments including
massage parlours, premises under renovation and restaurants, seven suspected illegal
workers and one suspected employer were arrested.
The suspected illegal workers comprised four men and
three women, aged 31 to 52. One woman, aged 47, who was suspected of employing
the illegal workers, was also arrested.
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| PINDUTIN DITO |
In a separate sweep of 15 business establishments in Central, one
62-year-old woman suspected of being an illegal worker, was arrested.
Immigration again warned that anyone who takes up
work, whether paid or unpaid, without the permission of the Director of
Immigration, commits an offence, and could face a maximum fine of $50,000 and
up to two years' imprisonment.
Aiders and abettors are liable for the same offence
and could face the same penalties.
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| TAWAG NA! |
An illegal immigrant, overstayer or someone who is the
subject of a removal order or a deportation order, who undertakes illegal work,
could be jailed for up to three years and fined a maximum of $50,000.
Employers face up to 10 years in jail and a maximum
fine of $500,000.
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