Ming Xia, age 41, of Flushing, New York, pled guilty on March 3, 2026, to conspiracy to commit money laundering involving the proceeds of a prostitution enterprise.
The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Special Agent in Charge Craig Tremaroli of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent in Charge Erin Keegan of Homeland Security Investigations, Buffalo Field Office, Special Agent in Charge Harry T. Chavis of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation, New York Field Division, and New York State Superintendent Steven James.
As part of his guilty plea, Xia admitted to operating several spas in the Capital Region where employees provided commercial sex services to customers. The spas generated over $2 million in proceeds, which Xia admitted laundering through third parties and using to purchase assets, including several properties. As part of his plea, Xia agreed to forfeit $198,000 in cash that was seized by law enforcement, two commercial properties, and four residences.
