33 under investigation for breaking Covid-19 rules at unlicensed KTV outlet in Tanjong Pagar

SINGAPORE — Thirty-three people are under investigation for allegedly flouting Covid-19 safety regulations at an unlicensed KTV outlet in Tanjong Pagar, the police said on Monday (June 7).

The 33 people, aged between 20 and 68, were found at the outlet located along Enggor Street on May 26 after the police were alerted to its operations.

Two men, both aged 37, were found trying to leave the unit by its back door, while 24 men and seven women were inside allegedly socialising and consuming alcohol.

“Public entertainment and liquor were believed to have been provided at the unit without a valid licence,” the police said in a news release.

“The karaoke equipment, liquor bottles and beer cans found at the unit were seized for investigations.”

A 39-year-old man, who was among the 31 people inside the outlet, is believed to have been the unit's operator.

He was arrested for allegedly supplying liquor without a valid licence under the Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act 2015 and will also be investigated for allegedly providing public entertainment without a licence under the Public Entertainments Act.

All 33 people will be investigated for non-compliance with safe distancing rules under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.

The offences of providing public entertainment and supplying liquor without a valid licence each carry a fine of up to S$20,000.

Those who fail to comply with Covid-19 regulations face up to six months in prison or a fine of up to S$10,000, or both. CNA

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