Ventura County brothel ring: 4 in Ma family sentenced to prison

Four members of the Ma family have been sentenced to state prison for operating an illicit massage parlor and commercial sex ring across Ventura County. The enterprise, which laundered over $1.25 million, exploited women for over a decade. Ringleader Xiangwei Ma received a 14-year sentence, while three relatives received terms between four and ten years. Authorities also ordered the forfeiture of more than $1.25 million in assets.