Third brothel ring defendant sentenced for prostitution conspiracy, wire fraud
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Third brothel ring defendant sentenced for prostitution conspiracy, wire fraud
"Lee was the sole legal tenant of six brothel locations, using fraudulent identities to rent apartments and receiving about $1,000 per month in commission from co-conspirators."
"The defendants operated a prostitution network from January 2022 through November 2023, laundering proceeds and utilizing stolen identities to manage high-end brothels."
James Lee, 70, was sentenced to 27 months for his involvement in a high-end brothel ring in Greater Boston and for fraudulently securing COVID-19 relief funds exceeding $580,000. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including prostitution conspiracy and money laundering. Lee operated several brothel locations and utilized fraudulent identities to lease properties. Alongside two co-defendants, he was charged with running a prostitution network between January 2022 and November 2023, resulting in significant financial penalties and a prison sentence.
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