Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced recently that four Chinese nationals — all women — are linked to illicit massage parlors across the state.
Griffin said 12 search warrants at illicit massage parlors in Jonesboro, Russellville, Hot Springs, Rogers, Harrison, and a Little Rock hotel. The law enforcement operation resulted in 16 victims of human trafficking receiving help, the seizure of nearly $70,000 and a luxury vehicle.
Human Trafficking: Operation Obscured Vision, Massage Parlors
Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing the execution of search warrants at 12 locations across the state as part of Operation Obscured Vision to combat human trafficking, resulting in aid provided to 16 victims, the arrest of four individuals, and the seizure of nearly $70,000 and a luxury vehicle.
Suzi Parker
The four women arrested are:
- Haiyan Lu, 54, of Harrison, one count of Promoting Prostitution in the Second Degree
- Qing Chen, 53, of Jonesboro, one count of Promoting Prostitution in the Second Degree
- Hongliang Cai, 55, of Jonesboro, one count of Promoting Prostitution in the Second Degree
- Chunli Wang, 50, of Rogers, one count of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree
Qing Chen's and Hongliang Cai's plea and arraignment hearings are April 2 in Jonesboro, according to Jan. 31 court filings.
