ATLANTA – The grim tale of Buckhead brothel owner Jamika Weese, a.k/a Jae, reaches its chilling conclusion with the sentencing of five years in federal prison. Weese’s reign of terror involved not only operating a brothel out of an Atlanta apartment but also transporting women across state lines for commercial sex. Her cunning scheme extended to fraudulently obtaining nearly $70,000 in federal loans intended for pandemic relief.
“Weese ran a prostitution ring, trafficked women, and lied to collect tens of thousands of dollars in federal loans,” U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg declared. “Her conviction and sentence make clear that those who exploit vulnerable victims and defraud the government face severe consequences.”
FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown emphasized the significance of this case, stating, “This is a stark reminder of why sex trafficking remains a high priority for the FBI. Weese’s exploitation of vulnerable women should serve as a warning to those who might consider similar criminal conduct.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent in Charge Steven N. Schrank highlighted the collaborative efforts that led to Weese’s conviction. “We were able to bring Ms. Weese to justice through our collaborative efforts with law enforcement partners, ensuring accountability for her actions and protection for those she victimized,” he said.
According to U.S. Attorney Hertzberg, the investigation revealed that before the 2019 Super Bowl, Metro Atlanta Child Exploitation Task Force received reports of Weese’s sex trafficking ring. An undercover operation at a Buckhead apartment confirmed her involvement in brothel operations and the transportation of women for prostitution. Despite her initial arrest, Weese was released the same day.
In 2020 and 2021, Weese fraudulently secured $48,900 from an Economic Injury and Disaster Loan and $20,000 from the Paycheck Protection Program by falsely claiming income from a cosmetics company. She pleaded guilty to one count of transporting an individual interstate for the purpose of prostitution and one count of wire fraud on May 14, 2024. The sentence includes five years in prison, three years of supervised release, restitution of $69,000, and sex offender registration.
This case was investigated by the FBI and HSI with support from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and Gwinnett County Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Laurel B. Milam and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Irina Khasin prosecuted the case. For further information, contact the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Sex Crimes|White Collar Crime|Human Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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