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Wife Reports Massage Parlor Suspected of Prostitution, Cites Online Reviews

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Taiwanese woman reported a massage parlor to the police, suspecting it was a front for illegal sexual services, after finding online reviews detailing such activities.
  • She provided screenshots of explicit customer comments and pleaded with police not to dismiss her complaint, fearing for her marriage and other families.
  • Police have launched an investigation into the establishment, which has allegedly been operating for 20 years and is a frequent target of crackdowns.

A Taiwanese woman has taken her suspicions about a massage parlor to the police, providing evidence she believes points to illegal sexual services being offered. The woman, identified by the surname Lin, reported the establishment after discovering explicit online reviews detailing "adult services" and the physical attributes of the masseuses.

The online comments described the masseuses' figures in detail and explicitly hinted that illegal sexual transactions were provided in the store.

โ€” LinDescribing the content of online reviews found about the massage parlor.

Distraught by the possibility of her husband frequenting the establishment, Lin collected screenshots of the online comments and presented them to the police. She tearfully urged officers not to ignore her complaint, expressing deep concern for her marriage and the potential harm to other families if the business continues to operate unchecked.

Lin stated she noticed her husband's unusual behavior around the Lunar New Year and subsequently discovered his frequent visits to the spa. The online reviews she found were disturbingly specific, describing illegal sexual transactions and leading her to fear for her family's stability.

Please do not 'eat the case' and must eradicate this store, otherwise my family will break at any time, and more spouses will be harmed.

โ€” LinPleading with the police to take action against the massage parlor.

Police have assured Lin that her complaint will be investigated thoroughly and that they will not dismiss the case. The establishment in question has reportedly been in operation for at least two decades and is known to police as a recurring target for crackdowns. Despite operating under a legitimate massage business registration, it is alleged to be involved in illicit activities. Authorities are currently conducting surveillance and gathering evidence at the location.

We will investigate according to the law.

โ€” PoliceResponding to the woman's complaint and assuring an investigation.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.