Human Trafficking Investigation Tied to Durant Massage Business
DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - Investigators say three women were found working and living inside a Durant massage business as part of a human trafficking investigation led by the District 27 Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force.
Joseph Scaramucci with the nonprofit Skull Games Solutions helped lead law enforcement training in Colbert last week. He stated that the training included a hotel operation and support for the ongoing District 27 investigation.
“We partnered with them to bring and culminate that training, obviously in real-life scenarios,” Scaramucci said.
How the Investigation Started
The District 27 Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force reported that its investigation began in Sequoyah County. Agents learned that the owner operated multiple massage businesses across Oklahoma, including one in Durant.
Scaramucci confirmed that three victims of human trafficking were inside the Durant business.
“Inside the business was three victims of human trafficking... assistance was provided to them. They were in contact with the attorney general’s office and then later with victim services to get that best outcome for them,” he said.
Business Status
In a social media post on Thursday, Skull Games announced that the business was closed.
On Friday, two individuals who had just received massages outside the business confirmed the closure.
Two signs posted outside the door on Monday confirmed the business’s permanent closure.
Nearby Residents’ Reactions
Shawn Halley and Luis Chavez, who frequently visit the strip mall for rehab, were not surprised by the news.
“We just notice a lot of folks coming in and out of there, like a lot of traffic... people come in there all mad and stuff, but they leave very happy,” they said.
Misconceptions About Victims
Scaramucci addressed misconceptions about what trafficking victims endure in illicit massage businesses.
“The people that are there working are there under force, fraud, or coercion. And there is no consent surrounding that,” he emphasized.
The District 27 task force confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
“If you have that burning feeling inside that something’s not right, just contact law enforcement and give them the ability to get out and do that investigation,” Scaramucci advised.
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