LOS ANGELES, CA – A Southern California woman has been arrested for allegedly operating brothels at four spa locations she owned in Ventura and Orange counties, authorities said.
Amanda Xia, 44, of Yorba Linda, faces charges of pimping, pandering, and money laundering, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Detectives began investigating Swan Spa, located on North Rancho Road in Thousand Oaks, in early 2024 following reports that the business was operating as a commercial sex establishment. Evidence reportedly confirmed that Xia financially benefited from illegal services provided by her employees, according to officials.
The investigation expanded to include three additional spas linked to Xia, which authorities allege were also operating as brothels.
“Detectives were able to positively identify multiple male individuals suspected of purchasing commercial sex at each of the four locations under investigation,” the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office stated.
On Nov. 13, search warrants were executed at Xia’s home in Orange County and at the following spa locations:
- Swan Spa – 100 block of North Rancho Road, Thousand Oaks
- Star Spa – 400 block of North Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park
- Victoria Spa – 23000 block of El Toro Road, Lake Forest
- Four Seasons Spa – 20000 block of Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest
The operation involved multiple agencies, including the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Xia was arrested at her home and is being held on $100,000 bail.
“The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their ongoing support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes,” officials said in a statement.
Anyone with additional information about this case is urged to contact the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office at 805-654-2380.
