Topeka Massage Parlor Operators Sentenced For Sex Trafficking

In a shocking turn of events, a man and a woman who operated massage parlors in Topeka, Kansas, have been sentenced for running a prostitution business.

Yong Jin Zhang, 56, and Yu Lan Su, 50, both of Topeka, were sentenced in federal court on Friday to time served and a year on supervised release. They were arrested and charged with one count of transporting women in interstate commerce for the purpose of prostitution.

According to the evidence presented in court, Zhang and Su were operating two massage parlors, Life Long Foot Massage at 5620 SW 29th Street and JJ’s Massage at 1107 SW Gage in Topeka. Working undercover, a detective with the Topeka Police Department posed as a customer and arranged for an Asian female employee of Life Long Foot Massage to perform a sexual act.

The employee, a citizen of China, was in the United States unlawfully. The defendants were aware that employees were performing sex acts with customers. Zhang pleaded guilty to the crime and admitted that it occurred while he and Su were operating the massage parlors.

U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom commended the Topeka Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Randy Hendershot for their work on the case.

The sentencing of Zhang and Su marks a significant victory in the fight against sex trafficking in Kansas. The case serves as a reminder that law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice and protect vulnerable victims.

In a statement, Grissom emphasized the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies in combating sex trafficking. He praised the Topeka Police Department for their dedication and expertise in this case.

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