Update: Police give more details on prostitution bust at Marysville massage parlor

Another Northern California massage parlor is under investigation for prostitution allegations after a masseuse allegedly offered to perform a sex act on an undercover officer in exchange for money, police said.

Li Hongfeng, 58, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of solicitation of prostitution and practicing massage without a city license, Marysville police said in a press release.

Police sent an undercover officer wearing a microphone to Marysville Spa, where Hongfeng worked, after receiving complaints of illegal activity at the business, police said. Spokesman for the department Lt. Manuel Cardoza said Wednesday that he couldn’t elaborate on the complaints.

While the officer was receiving a massage, Hongfeng allegedly propositioned a sex act for a set amount of money, the release said. The officer then exited the business and relayed what happened to detectives outside, Cardoza said. Hongfeng was arrested by detectives shortly after. No act was done on the officer, he added.

The owner of Marysville Spa, Gu Xiangxia, was cited for violating city municipal codes. The Chief of Police also sent Xiangxia a letter saying the business’ license is under review and she would have to attend a hearing in the coming weeks at the police station, Cardoza said.

“The violations were for certain conditions that have to be met to operate within the city of Marysville,” police said.

County Environmental Health officials, along with fire department personnel, conducted inspections of the business. The investigation is ongoing, police said, and will be sent to the California Massage Therapy Council.

Marysville Spa remains open at this time, Cardoza said.

This story was originally published February 26, 2019 at 4:57 PM.