Metro Detroit Massage Parlor Owner Charged With Human Trafficking

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI — A 44-year-old Livonia woman has been charged in connection with running a human trafficking ring at multiple massage parlors across metro Detroit, according to police.

Zixuan Wan was charged with one count of human trafficking enterprise resulting in commercial sexual activity, one count of human trafficking enterprise and one count of keeping a house of prostitution.

Wan was placed in jail with a $100,000 bond. She must wear a GPS tether if she posts bond and surrender her passport. Her next court date is scheduled for March 21.

Officials began investigating in November 2024 when they learned the massage businesses were offering illicit services, according to police.

Officers arrested Wan earlier this month after they found several human trafficking victims living inside her massage businesses in Farmington Hills, Westland and Commerce Township, according to police.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said four Chinese woman who don’t speak English were rescued from the massage parlors. She said they were forced to work from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week and provide massages to mostly men.

The women didn’t have access to transportation, medical care or friends and family, and received minimal payment, if any for their work, McDonald said.

The women were taken to the Common Ground and CARE House of Oakland County, according to police.

Officers also searched Wan's Livonia home and banks, where they found several firearms and about $140,000 in cash, according to police.

"The successful outcome of this investigation is the result of the strong partnerships that the Farmington Hills Police Department maintains with agencies throughout Oakland County and beyond," said Police Chief John Piggott in a statement. "These skills directly lead to law enforcement intervention rescuing these vulnerable women from further exploitation. Because of their excellent work and our collaboration with outside agencies, a dangerous human trafficker will be held accountable."