A local investigation leads to the closure of multiple massage parlors.
Police in Bothell, Washington, have closed several massage parlors downtown as they conduct an investigation into prostitution and human trafficking at the businesses.
With a city name like Bothell, it’s probably a good idea to at least pause and take a closer look at the local salons. There seems to be An increase in “sad endings” wherever you go.
A couple who own massage parlors in Bothell, Washington, deny claims they are doing anything illegal. (Image credit: Getty)
KIRO 7who interviewed a couple who own two of the closed locations, reports that Bothell police had the fire department help close the doors with stop-work notices for “unsafe conditions in the buildings.”
The couple who owns the massage parlor, Li Wiezuo and his wife Lizhen Yang, told the outlet that nothing illegal happens at their businesses. Accusations of prostitution and human trafficking are unfounded.
“You can go in to check it out,” Li said when asked about the allegations involving five different Bothell massage parlors. There is nothing illegal about the two they own, they insist.
According to KIRO 7, Lizhen is listed as a registered agent for one of the parlors and is also listed on the King County inmate list. They say she was released after being booked for investigation into human trafficking and promoting prostitution.
Business Owners Reject Reports of Illegal Activities
Li makes it sound like there is some kind of misunderstanding. That’s not how they conduct business. And he added: “We are always tender with people. We like to make friends with people.”
How do you build a business? Being tender and befriending your clients is a decent approach. The couple deny any wrongdoing and know exactly where to look for such crimes.
“If you want to find or arrest any real criminals, or any human trafficking, or any prostitution, you can go to Epstein Island,” Li said.
Bothel Police Department Investigations Captain Mike Johnson, who began investigating massage parlors after complaints from people in the community, declined to go into details.
The investigation is ongoing, arrests have been made and charges are awaiting. He noted that the fire department’s notices primarily concerned electrical work done to convert portions of the halls into residences.
Li says that’s not what’s happening. They are places for workers to rest. He said, “Bed. Ladies need rest.”
He added of his wife: “(A) little, tiny, sweet lady… human trafficking? Ridiculous.”
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