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3 arrests in connection to prostitution investigation at Friendswood massage parlors

Investigators looking at the possibility of human trafficking related to cases

 

By Christian Terry

 

Click2Houston

Aug 8, 2024

 

 

Shijing Quito, 54, of Houston, Ling Yang, 54, of Missouri City, and Min Mou, 45, of Pearland

 

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas – Friendswood police say three woman have been arrested in connection to an investigation into illegal activities at massage parlors.

Shijing Quito, 54, of Houston, Ling Yang, 54, of Missouri City, and Min Mou, 45, of Pearland, have all been arrested.

Quito is charged with promotion of prostitution and has a bond set at $10,000.

Yang is charged with two counts of prostitution with a bond set at $2,000.

Mou is charged with prostitution with a bond set at $1,000.

Friendswood police say the arrests come following an undercover operation involving multiple agencies.

The investigation focused on three massage parlors: L Massage, J&C Massage, and DD Tai Massage.

The department says in addition to the prostitution charges, investigators are now exploring the possibility of human trafficking related to these cases. They are working with partner agencies to address and ensure that any victims of human trafficking receive the necessary support and assistance.

“These arrests are a crucial step in our ongoing efforts to address illegal activities in our community,” said Chief Josh Rogers. “We are committed to upholding the law and ensuring that those involved in illegal activities are held accountable. Our collaboration with Webster, League City, and TDLR has been instrumental in this operation, and we remain vigilant in our efforts to combat any form of exploitation.”

ADDENDUM: Mitch Caldwell commented -

If the authorities can proven real trafficking took place in these establishments, it would be exceedingly rare for this area. These are the same old prostitution stings the cops have run for years, taking months or even years of "investigations" and undercover visits before charging the workers or the cashier up front. Let me ask you this, does it make sense for policing agencies to suspend rape investigations by the thousands in order to beef up investigating these massage parlors when trafficking is almost never found and 95% of charges against the men going to these dives are dropped? Do you think that is an effective use of limited and expensive manpower?

I don't advocate people go to these places or engage in whatever services the consenting adults engage in at them but I do expect authorities investigate higher priority crimes than those involving consenting adults. I know chasing real human traffickers involves a lot more work than just re-labeling prostitution to get more grant money but don't the victims of real trafficking deserve at least that much consideration?