SJPD Arrests Suspect for Operating a Brothel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

On November 6, 2023, the San José Police Department received a tip regarding suspicious activity possibly related to human trafficking occurring at a residence located in the 200 block of North 16th Street. 

The San José Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) immediately began an extensive and comprehensive investigation. During the course of the investigation, Detectives identified Zhiqiang Liu as the primary suspect responsible for operating a commercial brothel. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for suspect Liu and a search warrant for the associated residence.

On April 19, 2024, with the assistance of the SJPD Special Operations Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET), Downtown Services Unit (DSU), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Detectives apprehended and arrested suspect Liu at the associated residence. During the execution of the search warrant, Detectives located evidence indicative of a commercial brothel being operated.

 

Two adult female human trafficking survivors were identified on scene and provided resources.

The suspect was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for pimping and pandering charges. The investigation is active and on-going.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Badal #4437 at the San José Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force at 4437@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 537-1224.

Submit crime tips and remain anonymous by using the P3TIPS mobile app, calling the tip line at (408) 947-STOP, or on www.siliconvalleycrimestoppers.org. If the information you submit leads to an arrest, you are eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program. Tips on suspected commercial sex operations can be provided this way or directly to the San Jose Police Department HTTF at (408) 537-1999.