Detection of Labour Trafficking In and Through Singapore In Last One Year

53 Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Minister for Manpower whether there has been any detection of labour trafficking in and through Singapore in the last one year.

Dr Tan See Leng: As of 1 October 2022, there has been one case of alleged labour trafficking in 2022, which turned out not to be trafficking-related upon investigation.

MOM adopts a proactive approach to detect and investigate cases that could potentially involve labour trafficking. In addition, we will prosecute trafficking cases under the Prevention of Human Trafficking Act (PHTA). We also engage migrant workers to check on their well-being during our routine inspections and educate new migrant workers at their Settling in Programme on how to seek help.

MOM encourages members of the public to continue to report any suspected cases of labour trafficking to us.