2 Women Arrested After Raids on Medford Massage Parlors

Two women were arraigned Friday after Thursday’s raids of two Medford massage parlors.

Ping Wang, 53, of Medford, and Yudan Feng, 37, of Quincy, were both charged with performing sexual conduct for a fee. The women were released on their own recognizance. They’re next court date is Aug. 15.

Wang was arrested Thursday while working at Asian Body Work, 34 Riverside Ave., and Feng was apprehended at Min’s Body Works, 112 Central Ave., according to a Wicked Local report.

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The arrests come after a three-week investigation by Medford police after they had received reports of suspicious activities at local spas.

“Tips from members of the public who sensed suspicious activity was occurring led to the investigation,” Medford Police Chief Leo Sacco Jr. stated in a press release. ”We are grateful to the people who came forward so that this activity could be stopped.”

Recently, Medford city officials have been trying to find ways to regulate spas like the ones targeted in Thursday’s raids. Officials worry that the spas provide illegal sexual services along with massages. These businesses stepped into the spotlight last month after Asian Body Works opened in Medford Square.