Malden Man Convicted In Greater Boston Sex Trafficking Case

MALDEN, MA — A man was found guilty of trafficking women for commercial sex throughout Greater Boston and laundering the proceeds, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office announced.

Eric Yuen, 58, of Malden, was convicted of three counts of sex trafficking, one count of deriving support from prostitution, and one count of money laundering following a two-week trial in Middlesex Superior Court. His bail was revoked following the verdict, and sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Yuen was convicted Oct. 21.

According to investigators, Yuen harbored women at his Malden residence between July 2021 and March 2022 and transported them to hotels and private residences throughout Greater Boston for commercial sex. He advertised services online, including through the website Skip the Games, arranged appointments with sex buyers, and drove women to and from those appointments.

Yuen collected a portion of the money paid by buyers and used the proceeds to cover rent, utilities, transportation, and other expenses associated with the operation. Bank records showed payments exceeding $11,000 from one buyer.

Investigators also determined that Yuen used accounts and transactions associated with Encore Boston Harbor to launder the proceeds. Financial records showed substantial cash deposits and gambling transactions, including instances in which he gambled briefly before cashing out. His July 2019–February 2022 slot-machine gambling totaled $1.1 million.

The investigation began after Cambridge police provided a tip to Homeland Security Investigations. Massachusetts State Police also participated, with assistance from Cambridge police. Evidence presented during the trial included digital and physical evidence, financial records, and testimony establishing Yuen’s role in the operation.

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