Taipei police cut power, water to persistent brothel

Taipei police, in conjunction with city officials, have forcibly cut off water and electricity to a massage parlor operating as a brothel. The establishment, previously known as "Aura Massage," was repeatedly caught engaging in illegal sexual activities.

Despite being shut down twice by authorities on July 8, 113, and January 22, 115, the business reopened under a new name and continued its illicit operations. The Wanhua Precinct, after receiving approval from the Taipei City Government, collaborated with the Department of Urban Development, Taiwan Water Corporation, and Taiwan Power Company to implement the water and electricity cutoff.

Police stated that the massage parlor advertised legal services like massage and stress relief but was secretly involved in profitable illegal sex trade. The authorities' decisive action aims to prevent the business from resuming operations by eliminating its essential utilities and cutting off any future avenues for evasion through name changes.

Authorities emphasized their commitment to ongoing high-density inspections and comprehensive investigations of locations prone to security issues and suspected illegal operations within their jurisdiction. They vowed to prosecute all involved individuals and leverage inter-departmental administrative resources from the city government, including joint inspections and utility cutoffs, to eradicate the roots of criminal activity.