Detectives with the Evansville Police Department followed up on a tip that “Relaxing Spa” was operating as a massage business in the 2500-block of Waterbridge Way. The tip stated that in addition to massage services, the employees were also performing illegal sex acts on customers. Detectives began monitoring these activities and, based on the illegal acts they observed, were able to obtain a search warrant forvthe business in reference to acts of prostitution occurring at the location.
Yesterday, during the execution of the search warrant, detectives detained the only two employees that were present, Gao Jinghong (56) and Xia Lu (42). During an interview, both females admitted that, in addition to providing massages, they regularly fondled the genitals of customers in exchange for money. A large storagebag of condoms was located during the search, as well as a used condom that was observed on the floor of one of the massage rooms that had recently been visited by a customer.
Both Jinghong and Lu confirmed that they had established a residence inside of the business. They also admitted they took care of the daily caretaking functions of the establishment to keep the illegal activities operating; tasks such as opening and closing the business, cleaning and stocking supplies, scheduling appointments, accepting payments, and distributing illegal proceeds. They were both booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail last night for Public Indecency – Promoting Prostitution, a level 5 felony.
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