Korean DC/VA and Boston incall chain busted

[Jaxxny]

Googling pharma executives or government security contractors and prostitution will today find stories like
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/08/high-end-brothels-serviced-elected-officials-tech-and-pharma-execs-military-officials-and-more-feds

“The investigation into the involvement of sex buyers is active and ongoing,” the U.S. Attorney’s office said.
About 20 “sex buyers” were interviewed by the investigators as part of a multi-year probe of the network, according to a criminal complaint.
“I believe there are potentially hundreds of yet to be identified customers,” a Department of Homeland Security special agent wrote in the complaint.

The complaint suggests that the investigation began in 2020, when a confidential source who was awaiting sentencing on then-pending federal criminal charges
provided information to authorities about the network of brothels.

Charged in the case were two Massachusetts residents, Han “Hana” Lee, 41, and 30-year-old Junmyung Lee, as well as James Lee, a 68-year-old who lives in the
Los Angeles area.

Each was charged with conspiracy to coerce and entice to travel to engage in illegal sexual activity.

“It is alleged that the defendants collectively established the infrastructure for brothels in multiple states which they used to persuade, induce and entice
women – primarily Asian women – to travel to Massachusetts and Virginia to engage in prostitution,” the U.S. Attorney’s office said.

The criminal complaint says that between December 2019 and October this year, Han “has deposited just under $795,000 of cash into her personal Bank of
America bank accounts, while also utilizing another approximately $109,000 in cash to make payments against her Bank of America credit card account, which
she utilizes regularly for travel related purchases and other expenses associated with brothel operations.”

During the same time period, Junmyung, who is a student, “has deposited just under $194,000 cash into his personal Bank of America account, while also
utilizing another $47,305 in cash to make payments against his Bank of America credit card account,” the complaint said.

Federal prosecutors in Boston did not identify any of the "wealthy and well-connected clientele" that they say paid up to
$600 per hour for sexual encounters with predominantly Asian women who were being exploited through sex trafficking.

Details including US DOJ attempting to define GFE and BB: https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/xmvjlwbnxvr/11082023brothel.pdf

 

[Bricktop]

Exhibit A why you never give out your personal information.

 

[Stockbroker]

Jeeze…$600/hr…that better be some supremo pussy and spectacular jugs. Its gotta be a targeted sting…when the rates are that high, im pretty sure the women involved are not slaves, indentured servants or otherwise trafficked against their own free will…its a career path and those women are at the top of the food chain.

 

[Thorn]

https://www.foxnews.com/us/feds-bus...iticians-military-officers-allegedly-paid-sex

For about two years now I have been stating on public PMB boards I have a long association with that using IRL info for screening is not a very smart idea for clients. I can well understand why the ladies want it, and I don't say they shouldn't want to ask, but as the guy giving it... you got to ask, "How does that work out for me if it gets into the wrong hands."

"Any potential "client" was required to complete a form on the websites with their names, email address, phone number and employer in a so-called verification process before proceeding. After verification and conversation with the brothel via phone, prosecutors say that the sex buyers agreed to meet at various places described as "Target Locations," or high-end apartments.

One of the 20 people interviewed by federal agents provided an example of a "menu" text message sent by a number associated with one of the alleged brothel websites."

Now just how do you think the feds got those twenty folk, who we have to assume to be clients or potential clients since they gave up texts from the agency to them. Could it have been the IRL info they got when they took down the agency? Got to figure chances where good it had at least something to do with it.

Since I have been posting about this we have had one PMB hacked and IRL info gained in that hack from screening info given backchannel by PM on that site [and it is one of the reasons Slinky doesn't allow PMs on UG, good for him] used to attempt coercion by the hackers. I was contacted by a few of the potential victims of the attempts and after looking it over it seemed a weak attack and I told them it was likely it was mostly threat and wouldn't be acted upon. I was right, thank goodness. I made no promises though. I might have been wrong, and I left it up to them. We've had at least one good provider go rogue and make threats to out people with info she got by screening. We have had multiple provider sites hacked and used to attempt to garner IRL info for bad purposes.

I have warned that deposits becoming regular, standard, business what going to bring out of the woodwork a certain type of bunko artist that would use it to make fake provider ads asking for, and getting, deposits for sex that was never going to take place. Since then we have had fake provider accounts created on STG, Tryst, "X" {formerly Twitter] and even PMBs looking for deposits. We have even had good provider accounts hacked and used to try and get deposits.

Look, I don't write this stuff to break balls. I can say, "I told you so.", but that isn't the purpose either. What I want is for all of us, providers and clients, consenting adults acting of free will, to do what we do and stay safe doing it. Like I said, I can well understand why the gals want deposits and IRL info to screen. I don't blame them for asking. it isn't in our best interests though.

Now the above as the lastest example as to why I say that. How would you like to explain to your boss or you wife why the feds came to your work or your home looking to interview you about contacting a provider agency?

If you didn't hear me before, hear me now. Get what you need but, please, be safe doing it.

Wishing well...

 

[genius]

"the defendants collectively established the infrastructure for brothels in multiple states "
Setting up illegal activities across state lines. WTF could they have been thinking!

 

[Stockbroker]

But why is it a crime? Sounds more like a targeted/motivated opposition take down

 

[MrJizz]

Thanks. I agree. There is a thread on this verification stuff, and while I very much would like to visit some of these agencies I'm not prepared to cough up that info, and I'm not sophisticated to fake it. I guess in some circumstances if caught you can say it wasn't you, but kinda hard to explain your credit card and phone/ email.

 

[Jaxxny]

Cel phone location tracking

court-authorized cell-phone location information,

Screening the client

website describes the process that a “client” must undertake to book appointments with the advertised women.
The process is similar for both websites. Typically, first time clients are required to complete a form on the websites.
For www.bostontopten10.com, the form includes the clients having to provide their names, email address, phone number,
employer, and reference

clients also can be verified through their “TerID” or through “Preferred 411.” B

Does anybody know Mimi ?

women nicknamed “Kara,” “Tina” and “Mimi” were offered to the Customer

Rawdogging thru life be like

the reference above to “BB” is a term in the prostitution industry that refers to sex without a condom,
as evidenced by the Boston Brothel Phone clarifying in its subsequent text of “(BB = without CD”).
I am also aware that “GFE” refers to “GirlFriend Experience” which provides a more intimate experience
and blurs the boundaries between a financial transaction and a romantic relationship

Remove your shoes

when the customers arrived at the apartment unit, they did not knock; the door was opened by
an Asian female inside who was expecting them. Typically, the Asian female who opened the door was the
individual they made the appointment to meet. The customers provided a cash payment (in an amount
confirmed in an earlier text message with the brothel phone,4

customers removed their shoes and were escorted by the Asian female to the bedroom,
where the customers undressed, and were accompanied into an attached bathroom. There, they were
offered to use mouthwash; they were offered a shower with or without the Asian female ; and they then
returned to the bedroom to engage in sex with that female

What is luxury, premium, or high end, and are high prices just a symptom of Bidenflation ?

Based on my training and experience, I believe that both the Boston and the Virginia brothels are
high-end because of the high cost associated with the rental units, the location of the rental units, as well
as the scope of the professional disciplines of the sex buyers. Additionally, based on my training and experience,
the price for commercial sex for a fee, which ranges from approximately $350 to upwards of $600 per hour
depending on the different services, suggests that customers are paying a premium price compared to
standard rates for commercial sex being offered in the area.

Let's let other customers sleep soundly

I believe there are potentially hundreds of yet to be identified customers that may include other
professional disciplines not included in the list above. As detailed below, the customers or sex buyers
described within this affidavit are not named. I do not do this for purposes of maintaining their anonymity,
but instead do so because our investigation into their involvement in prostitution is active and ongoing.

Pops once or twice

Based on my training and experience, I believe that “1 hour/1rd/2rd” is code for payment for one hour
of sexual services for “one round” or “two rounds” of ejaculations.

GFE defined on US DOJ website

The customer texted with the Boston Brothel Phone and was directed to 77 New Street, Unit 210 in Cambridge.
The customer paid $300 for a “GFE,” which I know stands for “Girlfriend Experience,” which, in this context,
included full sexual intercourse with a condom with an Asian female and showers before and after sex

Ask Jeeves or Siri for pussy

Some customers of Boston Top 10 interviewed by law enforcement indicated that they learned of the Boston brothels,
the women advertised on Boston Top 10, and the associated Boston Brothel Phone number through searches conducted
for prostitution services on the forum TheEroticReview.com.

Exit interview for customer

On October 27, 2023 at around 3:28 p.m., investigators observed a man enter the front doors of 1500 Westbranch Drive and press
the number :6” on the elevator. At around 4 p.m., the same man exited 1500 Westbranch Drive. Agents spoke with him and learned that he
utilized the website www.browneyesgirlsva.blog and selected an advertisement for “Ms Soon” and texted the phone number listed on the
website. At the time, agents were aware that “Ms Soon” was available on the website. The customer submitted a picture of his driver’s
license, a “selfie,” and his LinkedIn profile for verification purposes. He agreed to a thirty (30) minute appointment in exchange for $200 in cash.
He arrived at 1500 Westbranch, went up to the 6th floor and entered unit 649 (Target Location 9) where he received a massage and
manual manipulation until ejaculation in exchange for cash. The customer indicated that the sex worker tried to “upcharge” him and
offered vagina intercourse, which he declined.

female, matching the description of “Ginger”, exited the vehicle with multiple suitcases, and walked into the front entrance of
Target Location #8. Agents followed the female to the second floor, where she subsequently entered Unit 245, that is, Target Location #8.
The next day, September 1, 2023, agents stopped and interviewed a customer who visited Target Location #8. The customer stated he
received commercial sex services, specifically oral sex, from a female who he described as “Ginger.”

Customer uses burner phone

At around 12:58 p.m., investigators observed a white male from a black Range Rover enter 90 Fawcett Street and then
enter unit 530 at around 1:00 p.m. At around 1:37 p.m., an investigator observed that same white male exit 90 Fawcett Street.
Investigators interviewed the man shortly thereafter who confirmed that he has known about this escort service for approximately two
years and was referred by a friend to it. He indicated that he began soliciting sex from the escort service utilizing his personal phone, but
then obtained another phone (i.e., a “burner phone”) instead. He stated that he contacts the number -5147 to arrange for commercial sex
for a fee and that the phone number only accepts same day appointments.

Profiling Korean students with $150,000 in cash at the bank (would barely cover 2 years at Harvard including living expenses ?)

Similarly, during that same time period, JUNMYUNG has deposited just under $194,000 cash into his personal
Bank of America account, while also utilizing another $47,305 in cash to make payments against his Bank of America credit card account.


Mamasan's job description like a low level executive assistant

The co-conspirators, mainly HAN and JUNMYUNG, used coercive tactics to maintain the
fluidity and effectiveness of the rotation of women as described above to further their
prostitution network. Some of the tactics include, but are not limited to,
-- delivering food to females so they do not have to exit the building and spend time away from the apartment,
-- ensuring the unit is prepared before the arrival of a female, and
-- assisting females with their luggage into the brothel units, and
-- subsequently locking the door behind them after exiting.

Management protects the working girl, so customers cannot negotiate with her, and pressure for discounts, lower tip, and additional service. Lawyers spin this as nefarious.

. Agents reviewed the messages between the customer and the Boston Brothel Phone and observed the following text message:
“Only GFE Services, No BB Services!! Do Not Share with her that we are offerings [sic] Extra Services!!” I believe this message to mean that
the services offered are predetermined, and not subject to negotiation by the commercial sex worker. This message is expressly provided to
customers, presumably without the knowledge of the female, in order to keep her out of the negotiations for the price of sex.

Despite significant surveillance during this investigation, neither JUNMYUNG nor HAN have appeared to engage in any legitimate work. I also do not believe that there is any reason for JUNMYUNG (who is a student) or HAN to have access to such a large amount of cash during a
short period of time unless that cash was through an illegal enterprise like this prostitution network.

Crying at H Mart

agents observed a different Asian female exit Unit #435 of 90 Fawcett Street (Target Location 5) and discard a bag of trash.
Investigators located the same trash bag at the bottom of the trash chute on the first floor. Agents conducted a trash pull of the discarded
bag which revealed, among other things, an H-Mart grocery store receipt in an amount over $200 and a JetBlue Airlines boarding pass for
Flight 688 from LAX to BOS dated January 2, 2023 for an Asian female passenger, and a baggage receipt sticker for the same individual. I
believe this Asian female traveled from Los Angeles to Boston to engage in prostitution

 

[Jaxxny]

Highlight quotes, continued. As a reader of the rules, one can appreciate the benefit of not having direct message capability here on Uguide, as it could entangle the site if used for nefarious purposes. Also we don't link to government sites. Below and the previous post quotes from a DOJ document posted by Reuters newswire.

Mattress of champions (or of asian spinners), product endorsement opportunity

Additional financial transactions during from this timeframe showed that HAN used her credit card around October 2, 2023 in
Virginia at locations like Walmart, Home Goods, Mattress Firm, Home Depot and TJ Maxx in amounts of several hundred dollars at
each location. I believe that HAN traveled to Virginia to set up and furnish her newest brothel location, l

Uber plus boobs = Boober. Was a joke business model. But also real.

Likewise, the co-conspirators
-- registered websites so that the women had free advertisement,
-- communicated on the brothel phones with customers so that the women did not have to establish their own local customer base,
-- rented the brothel locations where the women would perform commercial sex in exchange for a fee,
-- permitted the women to stay overnight in the brothel locations so they did not have to find lodging elsewhere, and at times,
-- paid for airline travel and transportation to and from the brothels and airport so that the women did not have to coordinate travel or pay for the added expense.

In the simplest terms, the commercial sex workers only had to show up, work for sex, and get paid.
All other aspects of recruiting and making appointments with customers and finding a location for
the commercial sex to occur were taken care of by the prostitution network and the co-conspirators.

H Mart again

Both parties then drove together to an H-Mart in Cambridge and subsequently drove back to 90 Fawcett Street.
HAN entered unit 435 (Target Location 5) and left 90 Fawcett and reentered Y K ’s vehicle. I believe that HAN purchased
groceries for the commercial sex workers located at 90 Fawcett.

But why is it a crime? Sounds more like a targeted/motivated opposition take down

to knowingly persuade, induce, entice, and coerce one or more individuals to travel in interstate or foreign commerce to engage in prostitution, or in any sexual activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422, all in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371.

 

[billyS]

Posts 4 & 7 were merged into this thread because it's the same topic.

 

[Monty_monty]

LinkedIn had some interesting perspectives including the infamous Client #9 (Elliot Spitzer) and anti-Money Laundering (Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT ACT - which has nothing to do with secrecy or patriotism) investigations that gives the Government all kinds of unconstitutional surveillance capabilities that ignore the 4th amendment and warrants, due process,etc.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ugcPost-7128306954707369985-l-UA

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/three-arrested-operating-high-end-brothel-network

 

[Monty_monty]

https://www.foxnews.com/us/feds-bus...iticians-military-officers-allegedly-paid-sex

For about two years now I have been stating on public PMB boards I have a long association with that using IRL info for screening is not a very smart idea for clients. I can well understand why the ladies want it, and I don't say they shouldn't want to ask, but as the guy giving it... you got to ask, "How does that work out for me if it gets into the wrong hands."

"Any potential "client" was required to complete a form on the websites with their names, email address, phone number and employer in a so-called verification process before proceeding. After verification and conversation with the brothel via phone, prosecutors say that the sex buyers agreed to meet at various places described as "Target Locations," or high-end apartments.

One of the 20 people interviewed by federal agents provided an example of a "menu" text message sent by a number associated with one of the alleged brothel websites."

Now just how do you think the feds got those twenty folk, who we have to assume to be clients or potential clients since they gave up texts from the agency to them. Could it have been the IRL info they got when they took down the agency? Got to figure chances where good it had at least something to do with it.

Since I have been posting about this we have had one PMB hacked and IRL info gained in that hack from screening info given backchannel by PM on that site [and it is one of the reasons Slinky doesn't allow PMs on UG, good for him] used to attempt coercion by the hackers. I was contacted by a few of the potential victims of the attempts and after looking it over it seemed a weak attack and I told them it was likely it was mostly threat and wouldn't be acted upon. I was right, thank goodness. I made no promises though. I might have been wrong, and I left it up to them. We've had at least one good provider go rogue and make threats to out people with info she got by screening. We have had multiple provider sites hacked and used to attempt to garner IRL info for bad purposes.

I have warned that deposits becoming regular, standard, business what going to bring out of the woodwork a certain type of bunko artist that would use it to make fake provider ads asking for, and getting, deposits for sex that was never going to take place. Since then we have had fake provider accounts created on STG, Tryst, "X" {formerly Twitter] and even PMBs looking for deposits. We have even had good provider accounts hacked and used to try and get deposits.

Look, I don't write this stuff to break balls. I can say, "I told you so.", but that isn't the purpose either. What I want is for all of us, providers and clients, consenting adults acting of free will, to do what we do and stay safe doing it. Like I said, I can well understand why the gals want deposits and IRL info to screen. I don't blame them for asking. it isn't in our best interests though.

Now the above as the lastest example as to why I say that. How would you like to explain to your boss or you wife why the feds came to your work or your home looking to interview you about contacting a provider agency?

If you didn't hear me before, hear me now. Get what you need but, please, be safe doing it.

Wishing well...

aside from the "deposits becoming regular, standard, business" this would include other forms of supposedly anonymous payments (they aren't) Crypto. I would steer clear of anything other than cash or barter (which is the only true anonymous payment system)

 

[Thorn]

But why is it a crime? Sounds more like a targeted/motivated opposition take down

Its never truly the sex. It’s the other criminal activity associated with it. As it’s the feds in this case my bet is on money laundering and tax evasion. They’ll get to seize money and property in forfeiture and the case carries heavy penalties and fines for conviction Plenty of reason to go for it, and they are.

Likely the agency owners left a paper trail in their banking that pointed the feds at them. Not some opposition agency.

 

[Jaxxny]

The Daily Mail revives this story and worries about blackmail or security risks, while thoughtfully including 22 pictures of 'models,' menus, and apartments used.
Dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12904363/Sex-ring-Boston-Virgiinia-honeypot-China-South-Korea-ensnare-officials

• Investigators believe a network of high-end brothels operating in the Boston and D.C. areas was a honey trap to ensnare politicians and government officials
• But whether the plot was intended to aid Russia, China, South Korea – or even Israel – remains to be determined
• Clients, believed to include members of Congress, military officers, and national security contractors, have not yet been unmasked and charged