Sex trafficking suspected at Burleson massage parlors - Cleburne Times-Review

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Top A-Massage and Best Massage, both in Burleson, have been closed down for at least six months while investigators look into charges of sex trafficking.

Officials with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued the six-month emergency closure order Monday in response to concerns of possible human trafficking activity at each location.

Cai Wei Evans owns Top A-Massage, 344 SW Wilshire Blvd, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Evans is suspected of housing employees in the massage parlor, which is against state law, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation release.

An investigator with the department found that women were wearing lingerie at the massage parlor and that a room had been set up as sleeping quarters for two people.

A consumer lodged a complaint with the department against Best Massage, 333 NW Hillery Street and its owner, Huili Dai. The consumer said employees at the massage parlor were offering sexual services to customers, according to the release.



Subsequent investigation revealed that the massage parlor was advertised on several illicit websites. Investigators also uncovered evidence that staff members were living on site, according to the release.

A law, that took effect last year, gives the department authority to immediately halt operations at a massage parlor if sex trafficking is suspected there. Monday's orders mark the ninth and tenth instances of such emergency closure orders issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation since the law took effect.

The department has released no additional information on the investigation including any charges against the owners.

Anyone in danger of sex trafficking or anyone who knows of anyone in danger is urged to call 911. Help is also available through the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or by texting 233733.

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