Board revokes Asian Massage license after undercover prostitution investigation

The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology revoked the license for Asian Massage (license SD-709220, business ID NG20232996170) March 24 after hearing testimony, including an undercover police report alleging prostitution solicitation and supervisory failures at the establishment.

Why it matters: The board found the state had presented clear and convincing evidence that the licensee failed to supervise the premises and permitted unlawful conduct. The sanction—revocation for 10 years and administrative fines—removes the business’ authority to provide regulated cosmetology services in Nevada and imposes monetary penalties and cost recovery.

Key evidence and testimony: Las Vegas Metro detective Zachary Baldor testified about an undercover operation, saying he entered Asian Massage on Oct. 30, posed as a customer, paid $60 for a 30-minute massage and that a sexual act was later negotiated for $200 during the encounter. Baldor identified and authenticated the police report (admitted as Exhibit 2). Chief compliance officer Jamie Huggins testified she supervised the inspection work for the division and confirmed the licensee who was listed as the licensee in charge was not actually overseeing the establishment at the time of inspection.

The state’s opening asked the board to apply statutes referenced in the record and seek maximum administrative penalties; the prosecutor said the state would request revocation, fines, and recovery of investigation costs. The respondent’s owner and translator appeared remotely and were sworn; the owner made a brief statement and indicated they were in the process of selling the business. Board members then voted first to accept that the facts had been proven and next to find that violations occurred; they then approved discipline including a 10-year license revocation, fines (described in the hearing as $2,000 per account/violation) paid within three months, and recovery of investigation and attorney costs.

Action and next steps: The board adopted the state’s recommended sanction package on the record. The transcript shows the division attempted settlement earlier; the respondent did not avoid hearing. The board ordered formal discipline; the written order with specific counts, effective date, and appeal rights was not read into the record during the session and will be included in the administrative file.