Middlesex Boro Spa Was Prostitution Business, Police Allege

MIDDLESEX, NJ — The owner of a spa on Bound Brook Road in Middlesex borough ran the business as a secret prostitution spot, allege Middlesex Police and the Middlesex County Prosecutor.

The spa is Sky Vue Spa, located at 1317 Bound Brook Road.

The business was raided April 15 by members of the Middlesex Borough Police Department and Middlesex County Prosecutor's office, who executed a warrant to search the property.

The owner and one employee were charged.

Owner Liangqiao Hong, 45, of Chino, CA was charged with promoting prostitution, money laundering and maintaining a nuisance and the employee, Mingxia Lin, 47, of Brooklyn, NY was charged with engaging in prostitution. Police also seized money from the business believed to be derived from criminal activity.

Middlesex Police say they have been investigating the spa for some time now. Charges for municipal and health code violations are pending.

“There is simply no place for this type of illicit business in our community,” said Police Chief Matthew Geist. "As always, we encourage our community to report any suspicious activity and bring our attention to locations and businesses that may be conducting this activity."

The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Scott Mulford at (732)356-1900 ext. 359 or at smulford@middlesexpd.com.