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Massage parlour madam continued to provide 'happy endings', despite warnings

Summary

Qiuping Chen, 35, pleaded guilty to managing a brothel at Jasmine Massage Parlour on Dorset Street, Dublin, from January 2016 to July 2017. Garda Pauline Treanor warned her on three visits that providing "happy endings" – a sexual act ending in climax – was illegal. Despite the warnings, Chen admitted the practice continued in October 2016 and April 2017. In July 2017, a warrant search found seven vibrators, four bottles of lubricant, a ledger of customers and CCTV footage of Chen and another person in a shower. Chen denied responsibility for the sexual acts, claiming she employed people for massages. Counsel noted no evidence of exploitation or trafficking, and that Chen had cooperated with Revenue and the Criminal Assets Bureau. The case was adjourned to sentencing on 27 November.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Massage parlour madam continued to provide 'happy endings', despite warnings. Charges or matters: managing a brothel at 'Jasmine Massage Parlour' on Dorset St from January 2016 to July 2017. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• January 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 2016 Other
• April 2017 Other
• November 27 Adjournment
• 2020-11-06 Publication

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