ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A recently filed affidavit sheds new light on the January raids of multiple Northwest Arkansas massage parlors as part of Operation Obscured Vision, led by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin.
The operation, aimed at combating human trafficking in Arkansas, resulted in the arrests of three individuals in Rogers.
Arrests and charges
The following people were arrested in connection with the raids:
- Chunli Wang , 51 – Second-degree sexual assault
- Yuhe Yang , 70 – Trafficking of persons, engaging in a continuing criminal gang, organization, or enterprise
- David Whited , 63 – Trafficking of persons, engaging in a continuing criminal gang, organization, or enterprise
Investigation timeline and initial report
The investigation began on June 19, 2023, when an anonymous caller reported to Rogers police that while receiving a massage at Tulip Spa, a woman took extra money from his wallet and exposed her breasts, according to a probable cause affidavit.
When officers attempted to make contact at the business, employees fled out the back door. Two workers, who had traveled from California, stated they found the job listing on a Chinese website…