A bombshell scandal has rocked Massachusetts as political and military elites have been exposed as clients of high-end brothels. Court hearings revealed shocking details about this elaborate network that spanned from Massachusetts to Virginia, servicing some of America’s most powerful figures.
At a glance:
• High-profile clients including Mark Zhu, Kerry Wu, John J. Doran, and others were named in court as patrons of luxury brothels
• The brothels operated in Massachusetts and suburban DC, catering to politicians, military officials, and government contractors
• Clients used coded messages like “gfe” (girlfriend experience) and “bb” (unprotected sex) to arrange encounters
• Federal raids uncovered millions in cash and payment cards, along with extensive documentation of the illegal operation
• Three men – Han Lee, James Lee, and Junmyung Lee – have already pleaded guilty to running the brothel network
Elite Clients Exposed in Federal Investigation
Eight prominent individuals were publicly identified in court as alleged customers of a sophisticated brothel network that catered to politicians and military officials – and potentially put sensitive government information at risk. The men, including Mark Zhu, Kerry Wu, John J. Doran, David LaCava, Boya Zhou, Peter H. MacGillivray, Yihong Zou, and Jason Han, now face potential criminal charges and public humiliation as details of their alleged activities emerge.
Court documents revealed that Mark Zhu allegedly paid $840 for two hours of unprotected sex, referred to in coded messages as “bb.” The brothel operators maintained meticulous records of client preferences, services rendered, and payments, which investigators seized during raids that uncovered millions in cash and other assets.
Sophisticated Operations with Coded Communications
The brothel network operated with business-like efficiency, using a system of coded messages and euphemisms to arrange illicit encounters. Clients referred to payments as “donations” and used acronyms like “gfe” (girlfriend experience) to specify services, maintaining a veneer of professionalism while engaging in illegal activities.
Investigators found that clients received specific instructions for meetings, including location details and behavior protocols to maintain secrecy. The operations spanned from Massachusetts to Virginia suburbs near Washington DC, strategically positioned to serve government contractors, military personnel, and political figures.
If these guys were doing it…it makes you wonder how many more politicians might be doing the same thing.
Legal Consequences Unfolding
The scandal first made headlines in 2023 with the arrest of three men – Han Lee, James Lee, and Junmyung Lee – who have since pleaded guilty to running the brothel network. Their cooperation with federal authorities has now led to the identification of numerous clients, with at least 12 individuals expected to face charges following recent court hearings.
Jason Han, 28, was among those accused of purchasing sex from the brothels, with prosecutors presenting a “menu” of services in court. The detailed documentation kept by the brothel operators has proved damning for clients who believed their activities would remain private, highlighting the extensive nature of this operation catering to individuals with access to sensitive government information.
Federal authorities continue to investigate potential national security implications, as many clients reportedly held positions requiring security clearances or access to classified information.
This story could soon get much, much bigger.
