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(VnExpress International)11 foreigners face caning in Singapore after overstaying their visas

Release Date: 2026-03-17
Media: VnExpress International
Summary: Eleven Nepalese men in Singapore were arrested for overstaying their visit passes and working illegally at food and beverage outlets. They face penalties of up to six months in jail, a mandatory minimum of three strokes of the cane, fines, deportation, and permanent re-entry bans.

The arrests were carried out in a joint operation by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Authorities are also investigating employers and others who may have hired or harbored the offenders.

Singapore enforces strict immigration laws, with severe penalties not only for offenders but also for employers and those who assist them. The crackdown is part of ongoing enforcement efforts, following another major operation earlier in March.
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