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Woman fined for running sex ring disguised as massage parlour
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A 26-year-old woman from Braeside has been caught at the center of a scandalous sex-for-cash operation after police uncovered a "massage parlour" in Hillside that was actually a front for prostitution.
Acting on a tip-off received at midday on 9 May 2025, detectives raided the premises, arresting four women allegedly offering erotic massages and sexual services for payment. The operation took a dramatic turn when a calm and composed woman stepped forward claiming to be the employer of the women - but she was promptly arrested for failing to produce a valid licence to operate a beauty or massage parlour.
"The place was being advertised online as a massage parlour, but investigations revealed it was a well-coordinated front for prostitution," confirmed the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ).
In court, the accused woman pleaded guilty to three charges: soliciting for the purpose of prostitution, living off the earnings of prostitution, and operating without a licence.
She was fined US$30 or one month imprisonment for soliciting (Count 1), while Counts 2 and 3 were treated together, resulting in a US$100 fine or two months imprisonment in default.
"This case is a clear reminder that social media is now being used to peddle vice. We will continue cracking down on these illicit operations masquerading as legitimate businesses," the NPAZ said in a stern statement.
The case shines a spotlight on the growing use of online platforms to promote illegal activities disguised as legitimate services, underscoring the authorities' commitment to dismantling such networks.
Acting on a tip-off received at midday on 9 May 2025, detectives raided the premises, arresting four women allegedly offering erotic massages and sexual services for payment. The operation took a dramatic turn when a calm and composed woman stepped forward claiming to be the employer of the women - but she was promptly arrested for failing to produce a valid licence to operate a beauty or massage parlour.
"The place was being advertised online as a massage parlour, but investigations revealed it was a well-coordinated front for prostitution," confirmed the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ).
She was fined US$30 or one month imprisonment for soliciting (Count 1), while Counts 2 and 3 were treated together, resulting in a US$100 fine or two months imprisonment in default.
"This case is a clear reminder that social media is now being used to peddle vice. We will continue cracking down on these illicit operations masquerading as legitimate businesses," the NPAZ said in a stern statement.
The case shines a spotlight on the growing use of online platforms to promote illegal activities disguised as legitimate services, underscoring the authorities' commitment to dismantling such networks.
Source - zimpapers
