Children and Young Persons Act 1993 s 17

s 17 Importation of child or young person by false pretences

17. Any person who, by or under any false pretence, false representations or fraudulent or deceitful means made or used either within or outside Singapore, brings or assists in bringing any child or young person into Singapore shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both.[13 [3/2011; 30/2019]

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