In Ohio, United States, authorities released the identities of Asian women, including Koreans, who were arrested on suspicion of prostitution.
On the 26th (local time), the Blade in Toledo, Ohio, reported that local police raided two massage businesses downtown in the early morning of the 25th and arrested six women. Local police referred to these establishments as "brothels."
Among them, at businesses named "Rose Sauna" and "Sky Spa," Sun Waite, 72, Hye-ron Kim, 57, Kyung Seo, 55, and Erica Go, 48, were arrested. According to police, Sun Waite admitted to the crime, saying the person "set up appointments and supervised them." Hye-ron Kim was charged with promoting prostitution and soliciting prostitution after an HIV-positive diagnosis. Kim, who had been living at the business, is reportedly in custody with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Bail for the two is $10,000 (about 14 million won).
According to the outlet, Kyung Seo and Erica Go, who were arrested the same day and charged with soliciting prostitution after an HIV-positive diagnosis, were released after signing a promise to appear in court.
Ni Hong, 53, who was caught at a business called "Asian Healthy Massage," was charged with promoting prostitution; establishing, operating, and managing a commercial sex business; and abetting prostitution. Na Meng, 50, who was arrested with the person, was charged with promoting prostitution and prostitution. Ni Hong stated that the person had operated the business as the owner, and Na Meng reportedly stated, "We split the business revenue 50-50. I also offered detectives sexual services in exchange for money." Their bail is $10,000 (about 14 million won).
Local investigative and corrections authorities released the names, ages, and even the mug shots of the six.