Two business operating as brothels while masquerading as massage parlours have been named in court.They were identified as Rainbow Thai Spa on Gravelly Lane, Erdington, and Thai Oriental Spa on Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield.Zhong Wang, aged 44, from Erdington, has pleaded guilty to keeping two brothels and possession of criminal property.At a hearing at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday, February 17, prosecutor Timothy Sapwell said: "The women were sleeping and eating at the premises, effectively living there offering and performing sexual services for cash."When questioned about the defendant, the women didn't acknowledge they knew him. They gave rehearsed answers."The brothels were discovered after Wang was arrested last year.Since then the force has shut down further business in separate cases not connected to him.In November they sought an order from Birmingham Magistrates' Court to close Dragon Phoenix Massage on Hatchford Brook Road, Solihull.A few weeks later Shangri La, on Bishops Way, Four Oaks was force to cease.Wang is yet to be sentenced for his involvement with Rainbow Thai Spa on and Thai Oriental Spa.But a judge warned he was likely facing an immediate jail term.Speaking previously investigating officer DC Amelia Rose said: "We worked hard to bring these charges against Wang – exploring multiple lines of enquiry, carrying out searches, and speaking to those involved."Because of the often hidden nature of brothels, finding and arresting those in charge of them can be difficult, and we’re pleased that Wang is facing prison for the exploitation of women."
Thats a shame for the girls, Makes you wonder how the places that have been around for years don't get same treatment.
It's not a shame if the girls working there were " trafficked" as many were living on the premises that sounds very likely.I bet most of us on here have visited Chinese or Thai rub and tug places but would hope the ladies working there are there of their own free will.
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