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Board revokes Asian Massage license after undercover investigation and testimony of prostitution-related solicitation
Summary
Following testimony from a Las Vegas Metro detective about an undercover operation and staff presentation, the board found the allegations proven and revoked Asian Massage's license for 10 years, ordering fines and cost recovery.
The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology revoked the license of Asian Massage (license SD709220, business ID NB20232996170) at its March 24, 2025 meeting after staff presented evidence from an undercover Las Vegas Metro investigation and the respondent did not establish a defense sufficient to prevent discipline.
Prosecuting counsel told the board the case concerned an undercover enforcement action that produced evidence of prostitution-related solicitation at the licensed establishment and alleged failures in supervision and permitting unlicensed, unlawful conduct on the premises. Detective Zachary Walldorf of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department testified about an undercover operation into the business in which he said he paid for a 30-minute massage and that an illegal sexual solicitation was negotiated for a higher cash payment during the visit; his report was admitted in evidence.
Chief Compliance Officer Jane Huggins testified on notice and service and on the board’s inspection and investigative process. The state argued the conduct violated statutes and regulations and asked the board to adopt the recommended sanctions, including maximum administrative fines under the statute cited by staff, revocation for 10 years and recovery of investigative costs.
The respondent (licensee) participated through an interpreter and declined to call additional witnesses. After staff presented direct testimony, the board voted first to find the facts proven and then to find the violations occurred. The board then voted to revoke the license for 10 years, impose administrative fines of $2,000 per account/violation payable within three months, and require the licensee to pay investigative costs and attorney fees; the motion carried with no recorded opposition.
The transcript shows state counsel summarized its view: “the state has shown by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent failed in their duty to supervise the licensed establishment and allow prostitution related conduct to occur under their authority.” Detective Walldorf’s report described the undercover contact and the negotiation for additional payment; board members discussed service, supervision of the establishment and remedies. The record will be reflected in a formal revocation order and licensing database entry.
