Eight indicted in Ohio human trafficking ring

Eight individuals have been indicted in Trumbull County, Ohio, on 83 felony counts related to operating a human trafficking ring at the Tiger Spa and Sunny Spa in Warren. Authorities allege the defendants used the spas as fronts for sex trafficking and money laundering, forcing Korean women to live on-site for up to three months at a time to perform sex acts for money. The Tiger Spa has since closed, and the investigation—led by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force under the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission—resulted in the seizure of large amounts of cash, financial records, and other assets. The probe, known as 'Operation Saving Daylight,' covered alleged criminal activity spanning more than five years. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost emphasized the seriousness of the charges and the state's commitment to prosecuting traffickers and helping survivors. The investigation is ongoing, with additional search warrants recently executed at Sunny Spa.