Arrested were Yong C. Monroe, 73; Yi B. An, 67; Young A. Coyer, 63; Cum Starkweather, 56; and Min J. Delgado, 53.
The arrests came after a nearly two-year probe into the activities at two businesses, Miko’s Spa, 448 E. High St., and Tokyo Health Spa, 2201 S. Limestone St., Moody said.
During the course of the investigation, police received numerous complaints about nuisances at the establishments, he said.
“We would certainly thank the public for its patience,” said Moody. “I know it’s frustrating for people. I know they think we’ve turned a blind eye to this, and that’s simply not the case.”
The FBI and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation assisted in the probe. More arrests could come as the investigation progresses, said Moody.
Investigators are still looking into whether the two operations were tied to each other.
The women were expected to be arraigned in Clark County Municipal Court this morning.
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