Han Lee sentenced to 4 years for operating brothel network in Boston, Virginia

Han Lee, the ringleader of a high-end brothel network operating in Massachusetts and Virginia, was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to forfeit over $5.4 million. Lee pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to persuading women, primarily Asian, to engage in prostitution, generating an estimated $5.6 million in revenue before her arrest in November 2023. U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick emphasized the exploitation of vulnerable women in Lee's operation, which catered to wealthy clients, including politicians and corporate executives. Despite her defense claiming she supported the women involved, prosecutors argued that Lee's actions facilitated a harmful and illegal industry. Co-defendants Junmyung Lee and James Lee have also pleaded guilty for their roles and face sentencing soon. Investigations into the clientele of the network are ongoing, with potential legal repercussions for those involved.