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Date: 06-30-2019
Case Style:
United States of America v. Weiling Nielsen
Case Number: 5:18-cr-40054-HLT
Judge:
Court: United States District Court for the District of Kansas (Shawnee County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Christina Kenney
Defendant's Attorney: Christopher Michael Joseph
Description:
Topeka, KS = Massage Parlor Owner Sentenced On Federal Conspiracy Charge
A woman who operated massage parlors in Lawrence and Topeka was sentenced today to three years on federal probation for operating a prostitution business. In addition, the defendant agreed to pay a $650,000 judgement, which represents the proceeds of the crime.
Weiling Nielsen, 54, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy. Nielsen owned and operated Naima Asian Massage and Serenity Health Spa in Lawrence, as well as Jasmine Massage in Topeka. In her plea, she admitted the massage parlors provided sexual services to customers for payment in cash. Nielsen and others advertised the services on the internet. Nielsen and her husband deposited cash into various bank accounts and purchased money orders for deposit in bank accounts in California.
McAllister commended the FBI, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the Topeka Police Department and the Salina Police Department.
Charge:
18:371 - Conspiracy to defraud the United States (INFORMATION FILED 2/12/2019)
(1s)
Outcome: JUDGMENT as to Weiling Nielsen. On Count 1s, Defendant sentenced to 3 years probation, and must pay $100 assessment. Counts 1, 10-11, 2, 3-4, 5-9, are dismissed. Signed by District Judge Holly L. Teeter on 6/27/2019. (mls) (Entered: 06/27/2019)
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