Crime & Justice

Nearly $200K Seized at Spa Where Kraft Allegedly Paid for Sex

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Orchids of Asia’s surveillance equipment has also been taken.

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Police seized almost $200,000 in cash from the Florida massage parlor where New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was accused of paying for sex. Court records released Tuesday show that Jupiter police found $183,000 in bank safety-deposit boxes belonging to two women—the spa owner and an employee. Officers reportedly froze bank accounts belonging to Orchids of Asia Spa owners Hua Zhang and Lei Wang, and seized the business’ surveillance equipment. The women are charged with numerous felonies revolving around prostitution, while Kraft is charged with misdemeanor solicitation. All have strongly denied any wrongdoing. Investigators say they videotaped Kraft engaging in sex acts during two visits to the spa and then handing over cash. He was charged in late February.

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