Penal Code · s 373A

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s 373AWhoever -

(a)

by any false pretence, false representation, or fraudulent or deceitful means, brings, or assists in bringing, into Brunei

Darussalam any woman with intent that such woman may be employed or used for the purpose of prostitution;

(b)

brings, or assists in bringing, into Brunei Darussalam any woman with intent that such woman may be sold or bought for the purpose of prostitution;

(c)

sells or buys any woman for the purpose of prostitution, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 years and whipping with not less than 12 strokes.