A woman was arrested for allegedly operating a brothel at her home in Thousand Oaks.
The suspect was identified as Jian Hu, 35, Monterey Park, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.
Detectives began investigating Hu in April 2024 when they received tips on suspicious activity occurring at a home in the 200 block of Camino Manzanas in Thousand Oaks.
Investigators suspected the residence was operating as a brothel where “commercial sex acts were taking place.” Authorities also described the brothel as “high-end.”
In November, a search warrant was served at the home and deputies made contact with Hu. Evidence was found at the home allegedly proving that Hu was financially benefitting from workers who were providing sex acts at the property, officials said.
Detectives also contacted two women who were later confirmed to be potential victims of human trafficking. Both women were connected with local victim services providers.
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