Official announcements from Polk County Sheriff's Office

21 Arrested in Polk County's 'Operation Skin So Soft' Massage Parlor Sting

Nov 8, 2024, 12:00 PM

Twenty massage therapists in Polk County, Florida, have been accused of offering sex acts to undercover detectives during a two-day sting operation named 'Operation Skin So Soft.' Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd reported that 21 individuals were arrested at 12 different Asian massage parlors for prostitution-related offenses. The arrested individuals include 21 Chinese women. Sheriff Judd emphasized that all 21 women are from the People's Republic of China.