Going Deeper Into Massage Parlors

What's going on in your small town?

Canva Stock Art

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

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.