MAYNARD, Mass. (WWLP) - Two women were arrested Tuesday morning in connection with an alleged house of prostitution operating out of a Main Street business, following a weeks-long investigation by local and state police.

The Maynard Police Department stated that 57-year-old Meiying Cheng of Flushing, New York, and 68-year-old Jianping Wu of Malden were arrested during a search at Asian Spa, located at 107 Main St.

Both women were charged with: • Deriving Support from Prostitution • Inducing Prostitution on Premises • Keeping a House of Prostitution • Engaging in Sexual Conduct for a Fee

Police said they began investigating the business after receiving concerns from residents. The warrant, served early Tuesday, resulted in the seizure of cell phones, cash, checks, account informa

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