By Noa Halff For Dailymail. The federal agents involved in exposing a luxury L. An affidavit filed by an agent in the Human Smuggling and Trafficking Unit of the Department of Homeland Security Investigations said three accused pimps - including an L. The suspects involved raised 'an astounding amount of money' in the brothel business - much of which has been traced back to a bank in South Korea, according to the affidavit.
Lawmakers are now worried that national security was compromised. The scandal came to light in November , when the feds busted a high-end brothel network operating across Massachusetts and Washington DC that served a group of 28 elite clients. Acting U. Attorney Joshua S. Levy said on Monday that until probable cause has been found, no suspect names will be released.
The affidavit also shows a text message sent from a phone related to the operation in Massachusetts which includes a 'menu'. Archived version accessed by DailyMail. South Korean national Han Lee, is still believed to be in the U. The trio was charged with conspiracy to coerce and entice travel to engage in illegal sexual activity. After following the money, federal agents discovered the funds led directly to South Korea, arousing suspicions. A federal task force is seeking state criminal charges against the 28 people accused of paying for sex from the brothel ring.
The prominent group are believed to be made up of elected officials, government contractors with security clearances, and military officers.
A high-end brothel network serving politicians kept detailed records of their customers along with millions in cash and other damning items in bulk.
