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.
Hu was taken into custody on charges of pimping and booked into the Ventura County Sheriff’s Main Jail. She was released from custody after posting $20,000 bail.
The case was investigated by the Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force which is comprised of members from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, Ventura Police Department, Santa Paula Police Department, Simi Valley Police Department, Oxnard Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Homeland Security Investigations, California Department of Justice, and several victim service providers.
“The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office extends its gratitude to the community for their continued support and vigilance in providing valuable information that aids in solving crimes,” authorities said. “Our success is strengthened by the vital partnerships we share with the public.”
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 […]
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