Prostitutes Inver Grove Heights
Major Trafficking Operation Uncovered
In 2019, authorities made significant arrests related to prostitution and trafficking in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Police arrested 11 people and recovered 4 trafficking victims. This followed investigations into local massage businesses. A central figure was Xueyan Wang, 41, of Inver Grove Heights. Wang pleaded guilty to trafficking women connected to her business, Herb Spa. She was sentenced to 65 months in prison for her role in promoting prostitution there.
Related Criminal Incidents
Other incidents occurred around the same time. Bloomington Police arrested multiple men in a separate prostitution sting. Police also tied a man to an armed robbery where workers were bound at an Inver Grove Heights location; over $78,000 was taken. Three more people were arrested in connection with prostitution at a Woodbury business.
Legal Framework and Establishments
Prostitution is illegal in Minnesota. The law defines it as exchanging sexual acts for money or goods, a criminal offense. Defense attorneys, like Michael McDonough in Dakota County, specialize in fighting these charges. While not directly tied to the trafficking case, the King of Diamonds strip club operates at 6600 River Rd in Inver Grove Heights. It’s known as a full nudity establishment. The cases highlight ongoing law enforcement efforts against prostitution and trafficking in the area.
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