MONROE, N.C. (Queen City News) — Two women have been arrested in connection with an ongoing prostitution operation, according to the Monroe Police Department.
Detectives from Monroe and Statesville police conducted an investigation in both jurisdictions for several months. The investigation began with Statesville police investigating a massage parlor owner who offered paid sexual services.
Officials said the undercover agents entered the Yang Spa on Morgan Mill Road in Monroe and were offered sex for money each time.
On Thursday, March 28, at approximately 9:45 p.m., both Hong Zheng, 44, and Zhaoyi Yu, 48, were charged with maintaining a place of prostitution and solicitation of prostitution.
Authorities said the two women lived outside the Jan Spa building where they worked.
This is still under active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monroe Police Department at 704-282-4700.