Suffolk County police have arrested more than 20 people in an undercover investigation called "Operation Massage Parlor" conducted at a number of businesses in the Sixth Precinct.
Police seized massage tables, assorted body oils, lotions, towels, bedding, and cash, and said many of the businesses closed following the arrests.
Those arrested include:
- Yunxia Qi, 46, of New York City, was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession while working at Day Spa, located at 4400 Route 347, Port Jefferson Station.
- Aihua Zheng, 51, of Elmhurst, was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession while working at Health and Diet Center American Practice for Wellness, located at 60 North Country Road, Port Jefferson.
- Liping Geng, 49, of Flushing, was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession while working at Jasmine Garden Spa, located at 2460 Route 347, Stony Brook.
- Shuzhen Lui, 45, of Flushing, was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession while working at Jasmine Garden Spa.
- Qing Ling Wang, 45, Flushing, was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession while working at Jasmine Garden Spa.
- Shuzhen Lui, 45, of Flushing, was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession while working at Jasmine Garden Spa.
- Liping Geng, 49, of Flushing, was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession while working at Jasmine Garden Spa.
Additionally, police said, 12 more people were arrested but their cases were sealed.
