Cambridge Brothel Ringleader Sentenced, Faces Supervised Release

Han Lee, 42, of Cambridge, has been sentenced to four years in prison and one year of supervised release for masterminding a high-end prostitution and money laundering network operating in Massachusetts and Virginia. The network, which grossed over $5.6 million, involved brothels set up in luxury apartments and serviced elite clients including politicians, doctors, and executives. Lee's operation involved recruiting women, often Asian immigrants, and shuttling them between states. Her two co-defendants, Junmyung Lee and James Lee, were also indicted. Lee was additionally ordered to forfeit over $5.4 million in illegal earnings, with restitution to be determined later. The case has highlighted the exploitative nature of the sex industry and the challenge of prosecuting such covert operations.