SINGAPORE \u2013 Eleven Nepalese men were arrested for overstaying on March 10 during an enforcement operation at various locations, targeting food and beverage establishments employing immigration offenders.<\/p>\n
The raid was conducted by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The men arrested are aged between 21 and 43, according to a joint statement issued on March 16.<\/p>\n
They had allegedly overstayed in Singapore after their visit passes expired. <\/p>\n
Two of them were allegedly employed by two Singaporean men, who are now being investigated by ICA.<\/p>\n
\u201cFurther investigations are ongoing to identify other individuals who may have harboured or employed these immigration offenders,\u201d ICA and MOM said.<\/p>\n
In addition to the 11 immigration offenders, two work permit holders and one S Pass holder are also under investigation by MOM for possible employment offences. <\/p>\n
Offenders found to have overstayed in Singapore can be jailed for up to six months and given at least three strokes of the cane or a fine of up to $6,000. <\/p>\n
Immigration offenders are also deported and barred from re-entering Singapore.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, those found guilty of employing overstayers or illegal immigrants may be sentenced to between six months\u2019 and two years\u2019 jail and a fine of up to $6,000.<\/p>\n Offenders found to have overstayed in Singapore can be jailed for up to six months, and given at least three strokes of the cane or a fine of up to $6,000.<\/p>\n PHOTO: ICA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/picture><\/div>