US EditionMan accused of human trafficking related to ‘illicit massage parlors’
- Zixuan Wan and Paul Richard Katterman II face human trafficking charges in Oakland County.
- Authorities allege they operated a criminal enterprise through various massage businesses.
- Investigators report four immigrant women were allegedly held as virtual prisoners.
- Prosecutor Karen McDonald stated trafficking is a "sophisticated criminal enterprise."
- The multi-agency investigation recovered over $140,000 and identified properties.
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Man charged in alleged human trafficking ring reportedly run by wife
By WXYZ News Staff Click here for updates on this story Michigan (WXYZ) — The husband of a woman who allegedly operated a human trafficking ring involving several massage parlors has now been charged. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announced that Paul Richard Katterman II, 57, from Livonia, is charged with Human Trafficking Enterprise Resulting Commercial Sexual Activity, Human Trafficking Enterprise, Keeping House of Prostitution,…
Man accused of human trafficking related to ‘illicit massage parlors’
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – A married couple is facing multiple criminal charges related to running a “series of illicit massage parlors” in which they allegedly trafficked women and forced them to perform sexual acts for little or no pay, authorities said. On Tuesday, Paul Richard Katterman II, 57, of Livonia, was arrested and charged, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announced. His wife, Zixuan Wan, was arrested and charged in March after f…
Suspected brothel mother in Jönköping claims she didn't know about sex trafficking
The accused woman, who is currently on trial in Jönköping District Court, says that she did not know if sex trafficking was taking place in her three massage parlors in Jönköping and Linköping.
Husband of alleged human trafficker accused of same crimes
The husband of an alleged human trafficker is now also facing charges for allegedly participating in the criminal operation, officials said.. Arraignment in 47th District Court is pending for Livonia resident Paul Richard Katterman II, 57. charged with human trafficking enterprise resulting in commercial sexual activity, human trafficking enterprise, keeping a house of prostitution, conducting a criminal enterprise, and failure to file taxes/fil…
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