Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on How Police is Working with International Agencies to Tackle Online Child Sexual Exploitation

Question:

Mr Christopher de Souza : To ask the Minister for Home Affairs how is the Singapore Police Force working with international agencies to tackle online child sexual exploitation.

Answer:

Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law:

1. In July 2023, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) jointly organised an inaugural “Crimes Against Children” Regional Forum with the United States Homeland Security Investigations, to share enforcement strategies and investigative practices, and strengthen collaboration across the Association of Southeast Asia Nations.

2. The member may wish to refer to the SPF press release on the forum dated 11 July 2023 and the opening address by Minister of State for Home Affairs and for Social and Family Development, Ms Sun Xueling, for SPF’s approach to tackle online child sexual exploitation.