The feds allege that operators of these brothels — which offered johns pricey condom-free, “girlfriend experience” services — laundered $1.4 million between 2011 and 2016.
Records seized during recent raids suggest they had more than 70,000 customers -- and federal officials have their identifying information, such as phone numbers.
Eight have been arrested in connection with the prostitution ring.
The brothels posed as legitimate businesses, such as spas. They were independently owned, but shared prostitutes, customer lists and advertising outlets.
Most of the women who worked there came from South Korea and didn't need permission to get into the U.S. on tourist visas, the feds said.
Ryan “Lion King” Kim, who in court papers is portrayed as playing a pivotal role, worked with his mom to figure out whether certain banking patterns would draw authorities’ attention.
One 2014 email asked Kim to adjust the Blue Angel's website: "Please arrange the order of the girls as Vanilla, Cookie, BeBe, Peach, Eval and Kelly."
Attorney information for Kim was not immediately available.
The businesses listed in court papers include Fantasia, Asian Flower, Rose House, Yes Asian, Blue Angel, Hot Lips, VIP Asian, Dream Girl, Secret Diary, Asian Paradise and Rainbow Spa. "
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