MANASSAS, Va. — Six massage businesses are out of business after a multi-agency operation uncovered alleged prostitution-related activity, led to three arrests, and put several hundred thousand dollars in cash into police custody.
The Manassas City Police Department called it “Operation False Front,” and the October 6, 2026, operation was launched following a tip to Crime Solvers.
Detectives and assisting agencies executed search and arrest warrants at multiple massage businesses and residential locations in Manassas, Fairfax County and Prince William County. Investigators seized several hundred thousand dollars in U.S. currency, along with records and other documentation tied to the investigation.
Authorities also located several victims of human trafficking, who were provided services during the operation.
SIX BUSINESSES SHUT DOWN
The City of Manassas Fire Marshal’s Office shut down the following businesses:
7 Star Spa — 8622 Centreville Road
White Moon Spa — 8645 Mathis Avenue, Suite 202
Oriental Massage — 8647 Mathis Avenue, Suite 101
Oriental Massage Therapy — 8701 Digges Road, Suite B
The Massage Dragon — 9384 Forestwood Lane
Manassas Massage Therapy — 9548 Surveyor Court
THREE ARRESTED
Three people were arrested in connection with the investigation:
Yanzhi Mei, 44, of Prince William County
Two counts of keeping a bawdy place
One count of prostitution
One count of sexual battery
Two counts of aiding prostitution
Held on $2,000 secured bond
Yanwu Glick, 65, of Fairfax County
Three counts of keeping a bawdy place
Three counts of aiding prostitution
Held without bond
Stephen Smarr, 60, of Manassas
Three counts of keeping a bawdy place
Three counts of aiding prostitution
Held on $3,000 secured bond
The investigation involved assistance from the Prince William County Police Department, Manassas Park Police Department, Fairfax County Police Department, Virginia State Police, Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Manassas Fire Rescue, the City of Manassas government and RESET180.
Authorities have not announced additional details about the investigation. The charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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Source note: Star News TV · Oct 12, 2026 2:05 PM.
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