Three Calgary massage parlours closed over alleged link to human trafficking

Police have closed three Calgary massage parlours after a year-long investigation uncovered alleged links to human trafficking.

Police have closed three Calgary massage parlours after a year-long investigation uncovered alleged links to human trafficking.

The investigation was launched in February 2023 after officers received a tip about suspicious activity at Moonlight Massage in the 4300 block of Macleod Trail.

The investigation led to the closure of the business in December 2023, after the landlord identified illegal suites on the premises.

The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams' (ALERT) human trafficking unit arrested Hai (Anna) Yan Ye, on April 16, charging the 48-year-old with advertising sexual services, drug offences and firearms offences.

Ye was released from custody on a number of court-imposed conditions.

According to ALERT, Ye was linked to three commercial properties and two homes that were allegedly being used for illegal sexual activities and services.

The massage parlours include: