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2 South Pasadena massage parlors face prostitution allegations
The South Pasadena City Council considers revoking Massage Villa's and King Spa Massage's business licenses after their owners and some employees were arrested.

By Adolfo Flores, Los Angeles Times

February 20, 2012
Two massage parlors may lose their licenses after employees were arrested on suspicion of prostitution in recent weeks.

The South Pasadena City Council, which in recent years has wrestled with concerns about a proliferation of massage parlors, scheduled hearings regarding the businesses for March 7.

South Pasadena police arrested Massage Villa owner Ling Ling Kuo, 44, of Alhambra on Feb. 10 on suspicion of operating a disorderly house.

Two of his employees were also arrested: Xiaosu Xu, 25, of Diamond Bar, on suspicion of prostitution, and Li Jie Cui, on suspicion of interfering with an investigation.

King Spa Massage owner Mengdong Wang, 36, of Monterey Park was arrested Jan. 27 on suspicion of operating a disorderly house. King Spa worker Ping Li, 49, of West Covina was arrested on suspicion of prostitution.

The question of the massage parlors' licenses is separate from any charges the Los Angeles County district attorney's office may bring against the women and their employers, city authorities said. But the fact that prosecutors have not filed cases or won convictions gave pause to some members of the council.

Council members Marina Khubesrian and Richard Schneider expressed concern about moving to revoke the business licenses before a criminal investigation is complete.

Councilman Philip Putnam, on the other hand, said he believes the city should move forward.

"It doesn't have to be a criminal violation," Putnam said. "I don't think we should let conduct that would be detrimental to South Pasadena continue."

Massage Villa and King Spa continue to operate while the matters are pending.

Jeffrey Bell, a lawyer representing King Spa, said there was some uncertainty about what had occurred. He emphasized that prosecutors had not filed any charges.

Wang would like to "see if there's something the establishment can do to resolve the problem" before losing its license, Bell said. "Give us an opportunity."

South Pasadena has tried recently to curb the number of massage establishments in town. Last year, the City Council looked into requiring owners of new massage parlors to apply for conditional-use permits.

The requirement, which would also apply to new nail, hair and tanning salons, would limit where the businesses could operate.

South Pasadena has 15 massage businesses, according to a staff report. There are no pending applications for new business licenses by massage parlors, according to the report.

Police Chief Joseph Payne said authorities were tipped off about the possibility of prostitution by two websites where customers offered reviews of services rendered. The city then conducted an undercover compliance check, which Payne said is routine.

"We also routinely monitor websites that in my opinion are designed to promote the business," Payne said. "These websites are graphic and describe unlawful conduct."

One such site posted a review from a purported King Spa customer who claimed to have twice received sexual favors from a masseuse there, though the reviewer was hoping for even more.

"Sadly, she does not seem to offer anything beyond" that service, the review said.
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http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-south-pasadena-massage-20120220,0,7912670.story?track=rss

This website describes unlawful conduct? So do crime novels.

I think we all know the cops either know which mps are providers or roam sites like these. The real question is "does the city care enough to fund enforcement?". Common sense should tell you not to go to places like South Pasadena for service, or anyother city with money to burn.

I went there the other day. The girl at the counter was very cute; I thought I recognized her. I asked for "melody," and she said her name was "selena," but, she had "a melody." So, I went to the room and was going to do it, and then "melody" walked in. She's not the same melody as before. Then "selena" came to the room as well, and I said, "I think 'you're' melody, and I want you to give me the massage." She said, "I'm selena and that's melody," and selena could not give me a massage because she's "the receptionist."

So, I declined a massage, and selena walked me in another room as I was trying to leave. She actually was pushing on my back. She tried to talk me into a massage, and said, "but if you want me to I will." I said, "okay," and then got undressed. I did not want selena to get into trouble, so I said that the other girl could do it.

I laid on the table, and selena went to get the other girl, i.e. melody. However, now melody did not want to give me a massage, considering that I did not want her before. So, selena gave me a massage. Here's the thing, selena is the old melody before the place got busted. The owner fired everyone, considering he got busted also.

Now, the place is strictly legit; they do not touch near the genitals, even in the table shower. They also have to leave the door open during the massage; so, in some ways I was relaxed knowing that they were not going to do anything extra.

As I was leaving, the other two girls were looking at me kind of disapproving, or wondering why I wanted the other girl so bad. The woman who was busted is "mandy." Apparently, she's very sad now. I cannot blame her. I hope everything goes okay. Selena told me that the undercover cop was very pushy about getter her to give a hand job, asking several times; she at first refused. So, they may not have a case. Not sure. It could be entrapment.

Let's hope for the best for her.