In a recent operation, authorities have nabbed three individuals accused of orchestrating an extensive network of high-end brothels and sex trafficking rings across Massachusetts and Virginia. The alleged masterminds, identified as Han Lee, also known as "Hana," James Lee, and Junmyung Lee, are facing charges for conspiring to coerce and entice individuals to travel for engaging in illegal sexual activities.
Prosecutors claim that the sex ring, operational since at least July 2020, ran its illicit operations in upscale apartment buildings. Clients reportedly paid up to $600 per hour for services, with the trafficked women predominantly of Asian descent, lured or coerced by the operators and then sold to affluent customers frequenting the bordellos in elite neighborhoods.
The brothels were purportedly operating in Dedham, Watertown, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, as well as plush areas in northern Virginia, including Tysons and Fairfax. Acting Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Josh Levy revealed at a press conference that the alleged illegal activities were promoted through websites like "BostonTop10.com" and "Browneyesgirls.va.blog," which falsely advertised women as professional nude models.
Levy disclosed that clients had to provide extensive personal information, including real identification and credit card details, to avail the services. Some also paid monthly club membership fees, gaining access to a menu of services provided by the defendants online or via text.
The accused operators conducted a thorough screening process, requiring prospective customers to share employment information and references. Levy highlighted the diverse professions of the clientele, ranging from doctors, lawyers, and accountants to high-tech executives, military officers, and government contractors.
While Levy mentioned the inclusion of elected officials in the mix, he did not disclose their identities or provide details on potential charges. The defendants allegedly funneled profits into personal bank accounts, regularly using cash proceeds to purchase money orders for rent and utilities at the brothel locations in Massachusetts and Virginia.
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