The Federal Government Involved in Prostitution Sting

The FBI was involved in a nationwide sweep to remove kids, believed to be teen-age prostitutes, from the illegal sex trade. Federal agents working with local law enforcement also arrested more than 50 alleged pimps. Historically, federal authorities rarely play a role in anti-prostitution crackdowns, but the FBI is becoming more involved as it tries to rescue children caught up in the business. Read more

Prostitution in Orange County Can Be a Federal Offense

Federal charges were filed in a prostitution scheme at three “spas”. Federal agents have arrested a California businessman and a woman on charges of conspiracy to transport prostitutes across state lines and money laundering after a two-year investigation into several county tanning salons.

18 U.S.C. 2422 states:
It is forbidden to knowingly persuade, induce, entice, or coerce any individual to travel in interstate or foreign commerce to engage in prostitution or any criminal sexual activity. Read more

Prostitution Sting Nets Orange County Arrests

Officers made 136 arrests in a nationwide prostitution sting. The operation resulted in the arrest of alleged prostitutes as well as those “pimps” who were responsible for organization of the illegal sexual service network. In addition, several juveniles were arrested. Local police and the FBI have often targeted prostitutes advertising their services online, on such free websites such as Craigslist. Read more