Following a year-long joint investigation, the Anchorage Police Department, Anchorage State Troopers, and FBI Anchorage Field Office arrested seven suspects in major sex-trafficking case.
Three spa businesses located in the Mat-Su Valley and four spa businesses located in Anchorage were identified as sites used for sex-trafficking. After gathering evidence for several months, search warrants were issued, leading to the arrest of 72-year-old Anchorage resident Lee Van Ness, 34-year-old Anchorage resident Tuan Huynh, and 54-year-old Wasilla resident Guoguo Zhang, 53-year-old Anchorage resident Terry Volkman, 40-year-old New York resident Xiong Xiaotian, 51-year-old New York resident, and 44-year-old Hui Zhang.
The seven businesses searched in connection with this investigation were Jasmine Spa, Zen Massage, and Stream Health Spa of Wasilla; and Phoenix Health Spa, Owl Health Spa, Renew Day Spa, and Red House Massage of Anchorage. Two Anchorage residences were also searched as part of the operation.
Individuals believed to be victims were contacted by investigators and offered support services, resources, and assistance through governmental and non-profit victim service organizations.
