Investigation Leads to Arrests at Illicit Massage Business in Denville

Published on February 24, 2025

Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Denville Police Chief Frank Perna announce the operator of a massage business on Route 10 has been arrested and charged with promoting prostitution and money laundering.

Investigators determined Soon Y. Bang, a.k.a. “Cindy”, 63, of Fairview is the owner of Oasis Spa, located at 3108 Route 10 West in Denville. It is alleged that Bang operated an illicit massage business at the Oasis Spa location, and received the proceeds that were made as a result of the sex acts performed at the business.

On February 20, 2025, Denville Police, with the assistance of the MCPO and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, executed a search warrant at the massage business and residence of the manager in Fairview. Evidence that was collected, including a large quantity of U.S. currency, is indicative of prostitution. It is alleged Bang, and Yushun Li, 67, of Flushing, New York, engaged in sexual activity in exchange for U.S. currency.

As a result of the investigation, Soon Bang was charged on a summons complaint with Promoting Prostitution, a crime of the third degree, Money Laundering, a crime of the second degree, and Engaging in Prostitution, a disorderly persons offense. Yushun Li was also charged by summons complaint with Engaging in Prostitution, a disorderly persons offense.

Numerous law enforcement agencies have participated in this investigation, including members of the Denville Township Police Department, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations Human Trafficking Task Force, United States Secret Service, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Edison Police Department, Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.  Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at 973-285-6200, or the Denville Police Department at 973-627-4900.

A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Media inquiries concerning this press release should be directed to mknab@co.morris.nj.us.