Man charged with running two brothels in Birmingham city centre
A man has been charged with running two brothels in Birmingham city centre following an investigation by a specialist police team.
West Midlands Police confirmed that Dongping Xiao had been arrested on Monday following the investigation by the Birmingham Serious Organised Crime and Exploitation (SOCEX) team.
Xiao, 41, of no fixed address, appeared before Birmingham Magistrates on Wednesday, where he was remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing in August.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Following an investigation by our Birmingham Serious Organised Crime and Exploitation (SOCEX) team, a man's been charged with running two brothels.
"Dongping Xiao, aged 41, of no fixed address, was arrested on Bradford Street on Monday.
"Following a number of enquiries, he has now been charged with running two brothels in the city centre.
"Xiao appeared before Birmingham Magistrates on Wednesday where he was remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing in August.
"Our Birmingham SOCEX team is made up of specialist officers who investigate all forms of adult sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and organised immigration crime.
"If you have concerns, suspicions, or information to share, call us on 101.
"You can also stay anonymous by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."
