Fake Massage Therapist Charged With Prostitution In Coventry: Police

COVENTRY, CT — A Coventry man is accused of running a prostitution operation while posing as a legitimate massage therapist, police said.

Police said that, on Wednesday, they arrested Minh Han, 52, of 310 South River Road, on the strength of a warrant. The investigation began when Coventry Police received a complaint that prostitution was possibly occurring at his address, according to an incident report.

The investigation revealed evidence that Han was advertising and providing massage services for a fee, although he does not hold a massage therapist license through the Connecticut Department of Public Health, according to an incident report.

"Further investigation provided probable cause to believe
that Han was engaging in acts of prostitution regarding the massage therapy services he provided in return for a fee," police said.

Details of the services he provided were obtained from
conversations in an online chatroom involving Han and other individuals, along with photos, according to an incident report.

Han was charged with prostitution and practice of massage therapy without a license.

He was released on a $10,000 non-surety bond and given a court date of May 12 in Rockville.