Couple Arrested In Warsaw Prostitution Bust
WARSAW — A couple has been arrested following in investigation into Ying Massage Parlor after an unnamed customer filed complaints of prostitution.
John E. Laibe Jr., 59, and Xiao Lin Laibe, 56, 6804 Baer Road, Fort Wayne, have been booked in the Kosciukso County Jail on charges of corrupt business influence following a months-long investigation. Two employees were arrested earlier this month on charges of prostitution.
Police were tipped off in January when an unnamed complainant contacted them about a massage session at the parlor, where he said the female masseuse continually touched him inappropriately, then asked twice to “finish him off.” The complainant declined both times.
In June, officers met with another individual, who described two encounters at Ying Massage. As stated in an affidavit of probable cause, the individual reported being greeted by “an older, Asian woman that spoke some English,” later identified as Xiao Lin Laibe. He reportedly paid $40 for a half-hour massage and was led down the hall “by a younger, Asian woman.”
During the session, the masseuse, called “Jenny” and later identified as Li-Lan Chu, repeatedly fondled him. He was able to get her to stop.
During the second encounter, he paid $50 for a massage and was completely nude for the session. “Jenny” was again the masseuse. He told police she removed his towel and began grabbing him inappropriately, fondling him and manually stimulating him.
The person again asked her to stop and she did. A third visit went much the same way.
In July, officers spoke with yet another individual, who reported paying Xiao Lin Laibe $40 for a massage. He reported that, during the session, his encounter was much like the other individual’s, with acts performed that are “not common in a respectable massage business.”
The individual reported his phone rang and he needed to leave. As he left, the masseuse requested a tip, then commented, “we will play next time.”
Based on this information, officers with the Warsaw Police Department were able to obtain a search warrant, which they served Friday, July 8. They also found a package addressed to Xiao Lin Laibe at the above-listed address, which is how they were able to identify her. Laibe was described as the “mamasan,” or woman of authority and was the woman at the front desk.
As the warrant was being served, officers noticed Laibe placing unidentified items from the business into the trunk of her car and driving away. An officer observed her exceeding the posted speed limit and pulled her over. Based on previous information, the officer escorted her to the police station, where she reportedly gave them consent to search her vehicle.
Officers informed Laibe of her rights, which she waived. She explained she was the manger of Ying Massage and was responsible for handling transactions. She explained Ying Massage takes cash only. She would send $2,000 – $2,500 a month to the business owner, whom she identified as Chen Guanghua, who lives in China, then pay the masseuses and herself their salaries.
She also told officers she would give money from Ying Massage to her husband, John Laibe Jr. John Laibe admitted he and his wife are the owners of the massage parlor. He told officers he pays the bills and is the one who filed for the LLC for the business. He also told them they send $2,500 every month to China for reasons he said he does not know, and that every six months they “get new girls from China to do the massages.”
The Laibes are each being held in the Kosciusko County Jail on bond for $10,250.
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