8 men, aged 23 to 41, charged with obtaining commercial sex from 16-year-old girl
A woman has also been accused of trafficking for purpose of exploitation and facilitation of commercial sexual services.
In Singapore, eight men and a woman were brought to court on August 3rd in connection with the exploitation of minors. The woman, identified only as a 20-year-old due to a court-imposed gag order, is accused of profiting from the sexual services of two 16-year-old victims. She allegedly facilitated the exchange of commercial sexual services and was remunerated $1,435 for her role in the exploitation.
Naming her could potentially identify the victims. The eight men aged between 23 and 41 were charged with obtaining commercial sex from the 16-year-old girls. Each man was accused of paying the victim varying sums to engage in sexual acts, with the highest payment being $300 and the lowest being $30. The woman was also charged with human trafficking and the facilitation of commercial sexual services.
She has admitted to her offences and plans to plead guilty on September 14th. The police have warned stern action will be taken against those involved in the trafficking and sexual exploitation of children and the procurement of commercial sexual services from minors.
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