Owner of local massage parlor arrested, investigated for human trafficking - WWSB

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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman after receiving a tip that her business was being used as front for several illegal operations, including human trafficking.

Karen McGlynn has been arrested and charged with racketeering. She’s the owner of Latin Relaxation on Cortez Road. The investigation began after a 2021 tip to law enforcement.

That arrest came after a year and a half of investigation. According to arrest records, deputies say that searches of McGlynn’s electronic devices reveal that she was posting to adult themed sites. She also owns two other “illicit” spas in the Tampa Bay area. Electronic devices show McGlynn talking about sexual activity and detectives say patrons of these establishments admitted to paying $220 for these acts.

There is currently a joint investigation between the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in regards to the allegations of trafficking.

McGlynn will be arraigned on June 28 on the racketeering charge. More charges might be pending.

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