Livonia Man Charged in Human Trafficking Ring Linked to Wife's Massage Parlors

Paul Richard Katterman II of Livonia, Michigan, and his wife, Zixuan Wan, have been charged with operating a human trafficking enterprise through a series of illicit massage parlors in Farmington Hills, Westland, and Commerce Township. Authorities allege that the couple forced at least four Chinese women, who do not speak English, to live and work in the massage parlors under harsh conditions, performing sexual acts for little or no pay and working long hours every day. The investigation, initiated by Farmington Hills Police in November 2024, led to the rescue of these women, the seizure of significant cash and assets, and the arrest of both Katterman and Wan on multiple charges, including human trafficking, keeping a house of prostitution, conducting a criminal enterprise, money laundering, and tax evasion. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald emphasized the sophistication of the trafficking operation and the need to use all available resources to prosecute traffickers and support survivors. Authorities highlighted the complex nature of the case and the ongoing support efforts for the victims. Police encourage anyone with information about human trafficking to report it to authorities.