SINGAPORE-Sellers of ivory products online are now being" hunted down" after a domestic ban on such items kicked in this month( September). The authorities are working with online platforms to ensure that all ivory listings are removed, while e-commerce sites such as Carousell and Facebook have committed to prohibiting content, advertisements and listings. Those found selling elephant ivory or ivory products, or have put these items on public display for the purpose of sale, may be charged under

The number of sellers offering prohibited wildlife for sale also rose from 66 in 2021 to 387 in 2023. Indian star tortoises, leopard tortoises and scorpions were among wildlife that saw the greatest increase in demand among Telegram groups tracked.... This came despite heftier fines and jail terms faced by those trading the species in Singapore since 2022. Across the world, commercial sales of the reptiles – named after their striking star-patterned shells – have been banned, but they continue