Feds Charge Owner of Massage Parlors in New Mexico With Sex Offers

A woman who owns massage parlors in Texas and New Mexico faces federal charges after her employees were caught offering sex, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Shaoping Wen, 64, and her associate, Xu Wang, 41, were charged with conspiracy to use interstate travel in aid of racketeering enterprises.

They were arrested on March 21 in New Mexico and made their initial appearances Wednesday in Las Cruces. They will be transferred to Lubbock for prosecution.

According to the complaint, Wen owned and operated at least seven massage parlors where Asian women engaged in commercial sex.

Wang, who identified himself as Wen’s son, allegedly operated the parlors for her when she was out of state.

On at least 10 occasions between June 2023 and February 2024, undercover officers purchased $60 massages at Wen’s parlors in Texas and New Mexico.

The officers were greeted by lingerie-clad women who allegedly agreed to have sex with them for an additional fee of between $140 and $200.

Several of the women allegedly used translation apps to negotiate sexual services.

When the women were arrested for prostitution, they identified themselves as Chinese citizens and listed their occupation as “laborer.”

On multiple occasions, Wen or Wang bonded them out.

Officers also observed Wen’s vehicle transporting Asian females directly from the airport to her massage parlors. Neighbors said the women never left the building. Searches of the premises revealed beds placed on the floors, suggesting the women lived at the massage parlors.

On at least one occasion, a man passing by heard a woman screaming and stopped to check it out. He reported seeing three women between the ages of 30 and 50 dressed in provocative clothing.

Officers found the massage parlors advertised on sites often used to advertise commercial sex. The ads included photos of partially naked women and promoted “100% sexy” girls who “like to spend time with nice upscale gentlemen.” They advertised the “girlfriend experience,” “porn star experience,” and “fantasy outfits on request.”