San Antonio massage parlor shut down amid human trafficking investigation - WOAI

[SBG San Antonio Staff Reports]

SAN ANTONIO - Texas regulators have ordered the emergency closure of a San Antonio massage spa following a troubling investigation into suspected human trafficking activities.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) announced the six-month shutdown of Sweetness Spa, also known as QQ Spa and Wang’s Spa, located at 12255 West Ave., Suites 104 and 105. The order, effective Apr. 22, prohibits owner Guixan Han and Golden Phoenix Holdings LLC from operating any massage business at that site for the duration of the closure.

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The action stems from a public complaint that included screenshots and video evidence allegedly showing sexual activity occurring inside the spa. The material, obtained from an online chat group, prompted a deeper investigation by TDLR officials.

When investigators arrived at the location, they found several employees working without massage therapy licenses—some of whom reportedly fled the premises during the site visit. A male customer was found undressed inside the facility and quickly left once clothed. Officials also noted indicators commonly associated with human trafficking, including an unusually large number of surveillance cameras and the presence of lingerie on-site.

The case marks one of the uses of new emergency enforcement powers granted to TDLR under House Bill 3579, passed by the Texas Legislature last year. The law, which took effect on Sept. 1, 2023, allows the department’s executive director to issue immediate shutdowns of massage establishments where signs of trafficking are present, even without formal criminal charges.

If you or someone you know suspects human trafficking is taking place, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to 233733 (BeFree).