June 03, 2009

22 arrested in Vista prostitution sting

Sheriff's officials announced today the arrest of 22 women in Vista on suspicion of prostitution and other charges following a months' long investigation.

The women, most of them Chinese citizens, were taken into custody at nine businesses licensed as day spas and acupuncture centers, authorities said.

Earlier this year, the sheriff's department received complaints about prostitution at several establishments. That was coupled with a spike in applications for business licenses for day spas, acupuncture centers and in licenses for massage therapists.

Undercover deputies went to nine establishments to gather evidence and the women were taken into custody Tuesday, authorities said. Federal officials joined the investigation to determine the women's immigration status.

Posted by Jose Jimenez | 04:57 PM

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