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Zorro

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Sun Feb 15, 2026, 09:48 AM Yesterday

Sprawling network of brothels in Ventura and L.A. counties busted by authorities

A massive Southern California brothel ring was busted by authorities, leading to two arrests, officials said.

Detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Unit conducted a yearlong investigation into a brothel ring, according to a Ventura County Sheriff’s Office news release.

Kebin Dong and Wei Nie, both Los Angeles residents, were identified as the owners and operators of a sex services website, according to the release. Detectives found more than 30 residential and hotel brothels throughout California. More than 60 female sex workers were also found on the website.

Dong and Nie allegedly helped schedule appointments at the brothels.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-14/sprawling-network-of-brothels-in-ventura-la-counties-busted-by-authorities

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