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Prostitution maidstone
About sharing image captionThe women are on trial at Maidstone Crown Court, accused of conspiring to run brothels A gang ran a network of brothels from rental properties, telling estate agents they were employees of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, a court has heard. Hu Shuangyan, 37, Geng Yali, 20, prostotution Wong Pikwa, 27, are charged with keeping brothels and laundering money. The women, all Chinese nationals, deny the offences. Alan Gardner, for the prosecution, said the women had rented flats in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Essex and London "using false names, claiming to work for the Chinese mobile phone company Huawei". The gang had "a of sex workers at their disposal, who would frequently change location," he said. The prosecution allege Ms Hu's partner Zhang Dongning - also known as "Leo" - was at the centre of the conspiracy.
Two men and a woman from Maidstone and a man from Folkestone were arrested by police.
The trial continues. Alan Gardner, for the prosecution, said the women had rented flats in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Essex and London "using false names, claiming to work for the Chinese mobile phone company Huawei".
Police said there had been a rise in anti-social behaviour in Lower Stone Street in recent weeks. Insp Simon Alland said: "This warrant formed part of our on-going work to tackle the supply and use of illegal substances in Maidstone.
Kent police reveal six locations officers have raided in relation to suspected brothels
About sharing Four people have been arrested during a raid by Kent Police investigating prostitution and drugs. Hu Shuangyan, 37, Geng Yali, 20, and Wong Pikwa, 27, are charged with keeping brothels and laundering money.
The gang had "a of sex workers at their disposal, who would frequently change location," he said. He earlier pleaded guilty to money laundering and running brothels, the court heard.
All four people have been bail until 3 August. A year-old man was arrested on suspicion of supplying controlled substances and facilitating prostitution; a year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud and facilitating prostitution; a year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of controlling prostitution and a year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.
Crime: pair behind brothels in maidstone ordered to pay back more than £50k
About sharing image captionThe women are on trial at Maidstone Crown Court, accused of conspiring to run brothels A gang ran a maidston of brothels from rental properties, telling estate agents they were employees of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, a court has heard. The prosecution allege Ms Hu's partner Zhang Dongning - also known as "Leo" - was at the centre of the conspiracy.
The women, all Chinese nationals, deny the offences.