Prostitutes Irvine
A woman received a five-year prison sentence for involvement in prostitution-related activities in Irvine, California. Law enforcement continues to target these operations.
Irvine Brothels and Establishments
Several establishments in and near Irvine have been linked to commercial sex work:
- California Girls – Santa Ana
- Tropical Lei
- Les Girls
- Jet Strip
- Romantix
- Empire Gentlemen’s Club
Residents expressed shock upon discovering a brothel operating near an older neighborhood. One stated: "My mind is blown my parents live in one the oldest neighborhoods in Irvine and they come to find out there’s brothel not too far from…".
Recent Enforcement Actions
Recent enforcement actions include:
- Four women arrested for soliciting prostitution in Pembroke.
- Three individuals (two men, one woman) arrested in a Broward County online prostitution investigation.
- Two men arrested for sex trafficking in Irvine; three victims were freed and offered assistance.
- Three people accused of running a high-end brothel in Irvine.
Online Platforms and Wider Impact
Numerous online platforms advertise escort services in Irvine, listing providers by age, price, and location. These services often use terms like "companions," "escorts," or "massage" despite prostitution being illegal in California. Soliciting or purchasing sex is a criminal offense.
The issue extends beyond Irvine. Cases include:
- A shamed Staffordshire Police officer had sex with prostitutes.
- An imprisoned Niles woman received additional prison time.
- A brothel ringleader sentenced to ten years.
- Thomas Carroll’s sentence extended over prostitution funding.
Authorities emphasize the link between prostitution and sex trafficking. Victims are often forced into the trade. Efforts exist to support those seeking to leave, like a shelter for women fleeing the sex trade in Vaudreuil. The human cost remains significant.
*TAGS* – Irvine brothel operations, online prostitution investigation, sex trafficking victims
