Thousand Oaks

Police arrest woman accused of running brothel in Thousand Oaks

Authorities believe two women may be victims of human trafficking.

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Detectives arrested a woman in November suspected of running a "high-end residential brothel" in Thousand Oaks, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday. 

After receiving tips about suspicious activity at a residence in the 200 block of Camino Manzanas, an investigation was launched in April 2024.

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In November, detectives served a search warrant and found evidence that a woman was benefiting financially from her employees who were providing "commercial sex acts."

The accused woman, 35-year-old Jian Hu, was arrested and charged with pimping. Hu was later released on $20,000 bail. 

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Two women, presumed Chinese nationals, are thought to be possible victims of human trafficking. 

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