Parents filed a police report after their 16-year-old son spent approximately S$1,000 at a massage parlour in Boon Keng where he allegedly received “special” services.
The massage establishment at Block 101 Towner Road came under investigation after the boy’s father, surnamed Chen, discovered his son had used his entire monthly allowance and savings on multiple visits to the parlour.
The teenager connected with the masseuse through WeChat after accepting a friend request from a stranger while playing sports nearby.
After accepting the request, the woman identified herself as a masseuse from a local massage parlour and offered services that would “make him happy.” Their conversation quickly became explicit, discussing sexual services and pricing.
The boy visited the massage parlour that day and became a regular customer afterward.
The parents noticed something unusual when their son asked for additional pocket money after spending his S$500 monthly allowance. When questioned, he initially refused to explain until they threatened to call the police.
The teenager had spent his entire monthly allowance plus his savings, including Chinese New Year red packet money, totaling at least S$1,000 at the massage parlour.
Chen acknowledged his son’s mistake but questioned how a massage business could target teenagers. Police confirmed receiving a report about the incident.
As a preventive measure, the parents confiscated their son’s mobile phone and now give him pocket money daily rather than monthly.
Chen’s wife visited the massage parlour and reported that women operated the establishment, which had dimly lit interiors.
A Shin Min reporter who visited the premises undercover found several separate rooms with locks and shower facilities. The masseuse insisted the reporter shower before starting the massage and offered “extra services” priced at S$50 for a “beginner” service, with more options available as they “got to know each other better.”
