Legislator decries Singapore's illegals

Legislator decries Singapore's illegals

SINGAPORE (AFP): A Singapore legislator has called for firm action against illegal immigrants after at least six Chinese nationals were involved in the kidnapping of a local girl, a report said on Monday.

Some of the Chinese nationals arrested and charged in court this month in connection with the kidnapping of a wealthy car dealer's 14-year-old daughter are believed to have entered Singapore illegally.

Police arrested the six suspected kidnappers after the car dealer paid a ransom of S$330,000 (US$194,120) for the release of his daughter who was held for about 60 hours.