Simultaneous raids in 19 states dismantle a massive network exploiting Chinese women in illegal “massage parlors,” with 46 ...

On a global scale, human trafficking, commonly referred to as "modern slavery," generates $32 billion a year. That comes from the US Department of Justice office, also reporting that human trafficking ...

Bettendorf police encourage anyone who suspects human trafficking to report it immediately. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling the State of Iowa Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-855-614-4692 ...

Watch crime reporters Linda Cook and Sharon Wren talk about crime in our area with the latest episode of the Our QC Crime Watch Podcast. This episode includes a woman facing felony charges of ...

Two women who ran a profitable network of illicit massage parlors from New York to Virginia through Central Pennsylvania have ...

Jingyu Jin's trafficking ring allegedly involved commercial sex at illicit massage parlors in Detroit, St. Clair Shores and ...

The crackdown comes at a time when Louisiana lawmakers are looking to impose stricter regulations and oversight on massage ...

A 58-year-old Bettendorf woman faces charges in connection with an investigation focused on Bettendorf massage parlors, according to Scott County Court arrest affidavits and a news release from ...

Heling Di was charged with pimping, pandering, ongoing criminal activity and conspiracy to commit a non-forcible felony.

A months-long investigation into suspected illicit activities and human trafficking at three Bettendorf massage parlors has led to the arrest of a woman who allegedly managed one of the properties.

This story is part of a Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team investigation into our nation’s failure to protect women caught up in sex trafficking at illicit massage parlors.