Ling Ma, 49, was arrested during a Wide Bay tactical crime sting, targeting illegal prostitution and brothels in the region. Documents before the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court allege undercover police called a number they suspected of being linked to a prostitution syndicate on September When the nominated officer arrived at 7. After allegedly having his offer of paid services accepted, the officer identified himself and arrested Ms Ma who "had very limited understanding" of the English language.
Interviews conducted via an interpreter allegedly revealed Ms Ma had been operating under the name of "Cindy". She fronted the Hervey Bay court on Thursday charged with knowingly participating in the provision of prostitution and possessing tainted property.
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