Investigators seize $22,000 and foreign currency in Hot Springs massage parlor raid - KATV

[Rowdy Baribeau]

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the results of a raid at an illicit massage parlor in Hot Springs.

On May 22, 2025, investigators conducted a raid at AI Massage on Central Avenue in Hot Springs.

The investigation was based on information indicating the massage parlor was facilitating prostitution and human trafficking operations.

During the operation, investigators seized more than $22,000 in U.S. Dollars, as well as currency from Thailand, Turkey, and Colombia. More than 100 unused condoms were confiscated from the parlor. Investigators determined that there was sexual activity occurring at the business.

Griffin said there have been no arrests in the case.

"Suspects have been identified, and our investigation is ongoing," Griffin said. "Three individuals, all Chinese nationals, were provided victim services by victim advocate groups. One of the victims shared that she came to the United States through Mexico, responding to an online ad in China for work in the United States, not of a sexual nature."

Griffin said the operation was made possible by information gathered during Operation Obscured Vision.

The Hot Springs Police Department, 18th East Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Michelle Lawrence, Arkansas State Police, Into the Light, and the Northwest Arkansas Center for Sexual Assault’s REACH program all assisted in this case.

"I am committed to shutting down these hotbeds of human trafficking and Chinese criminal interference in our way of life," Griffin added.

Raids tied to Operation Obscured Vision have resulted in six arrests.