Feds Charge Spa Owner for Running a Prostitution Ring: Allegations and Concerns Raised for Customers

Linian Song, owner of S Wellness Spa in Rochester and New Elegant Shiatsu in Lockport, is facing federal charges for allegedly using his spas to run a prostitution business across Western New York. According to a complaint filed in Buffalo federal court on Monday, Song is accused of promoting commercial sex acts and services online.

Investigators found that customers who visited the spas claimed they paid for massages but instead received sexual acts from spa employees. The complaint also alleges that Song used Backpage-type websites to advertise these services. During an FBI raid at the Lockport spa, Song was arrested and now faces charges for knowingly using a facility in interstate commerce with the intent to manage a prostitution business.

The criminal complaint provides more details about the alleged activities at the spas. Customers who visited S Wellness Spa in Rochester and New Elegant Shiatsu in Lockport were told they would receive massages, but instead were given sexual acts by spa employees, according to the complaint. Investigators also found that Song used Backpage-type websites to advertise these services.

Song’s arrest and charges have raised concerns about the safety of customers who visited the spas. The FBI has been working closely with local law enforcement agencies to investigate this case further and ensure that those involved are held accountable for their actions. For more information on this case, you can access the criminal complaint below.