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David C Williams Case - Affadavit
DAVID C. WILLIAMS
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NOTICE OF FILING
COMES NOW, the United States of America, by and through its undersigned
Assistant United States Attorney, and submits Government Exhibit A, attached hereto,
which is a redacted copy of the affidavit underlying the criminal complaint in this
Respectfully submitted,
LAWRENCE KEEFE
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing has been served on the
District Court via its CM/ECF system, which will serve counsel for the defendant,
on this 19th day of August, 2019. Furthermore, the attached document, in its
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Government Exhibit A
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AFFIDAVIT
I, John W. Canning, after being first duly swom, depose and say:
Introduction
l. Your affiant is a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI")
and has been so employed for approximately twelve years. Prior to employment with the FBI,
your alfiant was an Investigator with the Escambia County Sheriffs Office for approximately six
suspected ofvarious violations of Title l8 ofthe United States Code; to include wire fraud, money
laundering, bank fraud and various other white collar federal criminal violations, as well as
there is probable cause to believe that Williams is in violation of Title 8, United States Code,
Section 1324(a)(l XAXiii) - harboring illegal aliens for the purpose of commercial advantage or
private financial gain and Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1952(a)(3) and 1956(h) - the
interstate travel/use of a facility in aid of racketeering and conspiracy to commit money
laundering.
4. This affidavit is also being submitted in support ofapplications for search warrants
A-4. 126 Shell Avenue SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 and
The above locations are more pa(icularly described in Attachments A-1 through A-5, which are
incorporated herein. Your affiant submits there is probable cause to believe that liuits and
evidence of violations of Title 8, United States Code, Section l32a(a)(l )(A)(iii) and Title 18,
United States Code, Sections 1952(aX3) and 1956(h), exists at the locations to be searched.
5. The statements contained in this affidavit are based on your affiant's knowledge
and experience, information provided to your affiant by Intemal Revenue Service - Criminal
federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, your affiant's review of records, and
information provided by cooperating witnesses. This affidavit does not set forth every fact known
regarding the investigation; rather, it sets forth only lacts sufficient to establish probable cause.
Initial Investisation
6. ln July 2017, the FBI received two anonymous tips through the National Human
parlors located at 7055 Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, Florida, and 1800 Beck Avenue, Panama
City, Florida, were possibly using under-aged females and offering sexual acts for additional
7. During an initial investigation by the FBI and the Panama City Police Department,
the use of a Confidential Informant (CI) confirmed sexual acts being offered in exchange for
money at 1800 Beck Avenue, Panama City, Florida. More specifically, the Panama cily Police
Department sent a CI to purchase a massage at 1800 Beck Avenue. Upon walking into the
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business and requesting a massage, the CI was taken to a room. Shortly after the massage started,
the CI was offered sexual acts for additional money by an Asian female. The CI refused any
sexual acts, at which time the Asian female providing the massage continued for only a brief time
and then informed the CI the massage was complete. The CI then left the business without any
1800 Beck Avenue, Panama City, Florida, for $135,000 with a $50,000 down payment, as per
Bay County Clerk of Court records. On or about March 14, 2017, Williams filed Articles of
Organization for a Limited Liability Company for "1800 Beck Massage LLC" with the State of
Company.l
9. During the instant investigation, your affiant learned about multiple past contacts
Williams had at 7055 Fairfield Massage, LLC, with local lan' enforcement. More specitrcally:
a. On or about October 3l, 2017 , the Escambia County Sherilf s Office (ECSO)
massage business were operating without a license. While ECSO was present,
Williams removed a 201 I Spree Ultra-Light camper, which was owned and
registered to Williams, located behind the business (one of the NHTH tips
arrival, Williams advised a deputy there had been several reports of prostitution
occurring at the business and unlicensed therapists working there as wel[. Williams
asked the deputy to accompany him inside the business in order to contact the three
Asian female workers. While on scene. the ECSO deputy checked the
identification and license information of all three females present in the business.
the business.
produced a State of
10. Queries conducted by the Department of Homeland Security revealed the following
in Utah at a massage parlor that was under investigation for providing sex acts to customers.
the tJnited States and is subject to deportation; removability charges exist based on !
overstaying the terms ofher visa. which expired on or about January 13, 2009.
C, I applied for a visa in 2015 and was granted a visa and status to
Other Locations
11. During the course of the investigation, your affrant discovered a parallel
investigation was being conducted by the FBI Pittsburgh (PG) Division. Through collaboration
with I-'BI PG Division, your alfiant learned that I was listed as an organizer and/or
associated with multiple massage parlors in Pennsylvania according to the State ofPennsylvania,
Bureau oi Corporations.
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12. Additionally, in 2016, as part ofa routine prostitution suppression detail, an FBI
PG Division, Task Force Office (TFO) made a local arrest for prostitution out of the Thai Massage
parlor, 39 West Main Street, Camegie, Pennsylvania, after he was offered a sexual act in exchange
fbr money. The location was associated u,ith ! and Williams via records/images obtained
pursuant to a federal search that was executed on the Google account of Williams, which is
13. During the execution of the arrest, none of the Asian females at the business
possessed any physical identification on their person, but rather produced pictures of
identification on their respective cell phones. All of the Asian females were living in the rooms
at the business in which they performed massages. Luggage and large amounts of United States
14. As the investigation continued, your affiant leamed that since his
parlors across the State of Florida and elsewhere. However. it appears that Williams has now
been using nominees to conceal his ownership of the massage parlors and their corresponding
bank accounts. The following massage parlor locations were found to be associated with
Williams through law enforcement reporting, electronic federal search warrant results, and
established on or about March 19,2019. The records list the sole officer as f with
an address of704 Massachusetts Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32505. The status ofcompany is listed
2 Your afTiant anticipates that, simultaneous with the execution of the search warrants in the Northern
District of
Florida as applied for herein, other search warrantt off massage parlors rvill be executed in the Middle
District ofFlorida, the Westem District ofPennsylvania, and the Eastern District of Virginia.
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officer of Asian Massage Tampa LLC with an address of 10422 N Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL
33612, established on or about February 26,2018. The status ofthe company is listed as "active."
Bank of America records show that an account ending in 2593 was opened in April 5,2018.
Immigration databases were queried and reflected that f is residing in the United
16. Florida Department of Corporations records show that Asia Pro Walk in Massage
LLC was established on or about October 10. 2017. The records list the sole officer as I
! with an address of 127 N Nerv Warrington Road, Pensacola, FL 32506. The status of the
company is listed as "active." Bank of America records show that an account ending in 0616 was
bank records also list Asia Pro Walk in Massage LLC's address as 127 N New Warrington Road,
Pensacola, FL 32506.
17 . Florida Department of Corporations records show that All Pro Walk in Massage
LLC was established on or about September 22. 201 7. The records list the sole officer as !
■ ■ wih an addrcss of 126 Shdi Avenue SE,Fo“ WJton Beach,FL 32548 The status of
company is listed as "active." Bank ofAmerica records show that an account ending in 8477 was
opcnetl in l:ort Walton Beach. on or zrbout october 2. 2017. bv f. The bank rccords
also list All Pro Walk in Massage LLC's address as 126 Shell Avenue SE, Fort Walton Beach,
FL 32548.
18. Florida Department of Corporations records show that All Day Walk in Massage
LLC was eslablished on or about October 20.2017. T'he records list the sole officer as f
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f with an address ol'3268 Fordham Parkwal, (iulf Breeze, F'L 32563. Ou or about
Septerrbcr 20. 2018. an amendment rras tilcd rcmc,. ing f as an ofllcer and replacing
her uith I houerer the address renrains the sanie. 3268 Fortlham I'arknar', (iulf
Breeze, FL 32563. The status ofcompany is listed as "active." Wells Fargo Bank records show
that an account ending 5386 was opened in Mary Esther, FL, on or about October 23, 2017 , by
Backpage.com Records
19. Based on your amant's training and experience, Backpage.com was an adult
website prominently utilized to post advertisements for illicit commercial sex and was a website
wherein sex traffickers frequently advertised adults and children for sex.
advertisements associated with telephone numbers provided to your affiant from FBI PG Division
related to the instant human trafficking investigation. An analysis ofthe Backpage.com records
revealed an additional twenty-five telephone numbers and five e-mail addresses associated with
Backpage.com advertisements for various massage parlor locations directly tied to ! and
Williams.
2l . In April 201 8, the FBI seized Backpage.com and affiliated websites as part of an
3 See https://wwwjustice.gov/opa./prljustice-department-leads-effort-seize-backpagecom-intemet-s-leading-forum-
prostitution-ads
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provided a large volume of relevant records to the FBI. The Backpage.com records were
$63,952.57.
c. The advertisements consisted of describing "new cute girls," "getting your kinks
rubbed out by an Asian hottie," and other such similar descriptions, which tended
22. During the course ofthe investigation, your affiant positively identified nurnerous
Asian females, all of whom purported to be employed as massage therapists at businesses owned,
operated or associated with Williams and,/or f. The identified Asian females have all had
direct contact with law enlbrcement based upon suspicion ofprostitution andior child abuse.
Nine of the twelve Asian females maintained driver's licenses and./or identification cards issued
from the State ofNew York, which is a suspected source state for human trafficking from Asia.
24. According to various law enforcement reports, the following have been arrested for
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December 2015 Arrest in South Carolina
25. All twelve of these Asian females arrived in the United States from China and have
traveled extensively throughout the United States. Based upon your affiant's training and
Department of Homeland Security revealed that multiple Asian females identified by law
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During the course of the investigation. over one hundred Chinese nationals have
been noted as having direcl ties to Williams and/or ! and any one of their suspected
businesses. However, for the purposes of this instant investigation, your affiant submitted to
Homeland Security Investigations, I.only the relevant names of the Chinese nationals
who have direct ties to the Pensacola area of operation as a result of Williams and/or f
directing their movement to this area. Approximately 28 names (along with biographical
information, some of which was obtained from photographs located in Williams's Google
accormt pursuant to federal search warrant) were submitted for query within various immigration
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databases that are utilized by the Department of Homeland Security. The results revealed the
with 12 females originating specifically from Flushing, NY, despite all being
b. Approximately 19 of the females are considered aliens who are present in the
benefit and have temporarily obtained said benefit as they await for their
c. Two of the 28 females were not located at all in any immigration databases.
27. Based on speaking with law enforcement officers assisting in this investigation and
with others, your affiant knows that if a foreign national/alien was to be admitted legally into the
United States, that the name and identifying information belonging to the subject would be located
within immigration databases, which demonstrates legal entry into the United States. Having not
located two ofthe females noted above in various immigration databases, it is suspected that both
of these females are either: l) United States citizens who were bom in the United States, or 2)
illegal aliens who are not eligible to remain in the United States.
28. Based on speaking with law enforcement officers assisting in this investigation and
with others, your afliant also knows that a previous investigationa (conducted by FBI New York
a The previous investigation focused on violations concernirg the fiaudulent filings ofasylum applications on behalf
ofChinese nationals, which resulted in the convictions ofaftomeys and preparers responsible for arranging the benefits
for the women.
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Division and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) revealed information which
relates to the instant investigation conceming the "last known addresses" supplied by the women
to immigration services upon their application for an immigration benefit (see above paragraph
26a).
29. More specifically, Flushing, New York, was identified during the course of the
previous investigation to be a "hot bed" of illegal activity, that is, illegal aliens utilized various
Flushing, New York, addresses as a central address and point of contact while the illegal aliens
(who often worked as prostitutes) continued to move about the United States.
30. During the investigation operated out of New York, law enforcement leamed that
once mail would amive to a location. such as Flushing, NY," whoever resided
at the residence at the time would then contact the foreign national/alien who the mail was
addressed to in order to advise her of the intended communication. This method was utilized so
the alien could work elsewhere about the country and not have to remain at the location where
Flushing, New York, and a majority of the aliens overall utilized an address in Flushing, New
32. On or about October 1,2018, your affiant obtained a f'ederal search warrant for
on Google, Inc. on or about November 7, 2018, Google, Inc. responded to the search wamant
and provided your affiant with the content of the Google Drive associated with
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33. Williams's Google account contained images of the front and interior of 127 N
New Warrington Road, Pensacola, FL 32506, images of Bank of America Merchant Service
documents conceming Asia Pro Walk in Massage, a bill from AT&T addressed to Asia Pro Walk
in Massage, and an Escambia County business tax receipt for Asia Pro Walk in Massage. All of
the documents listed Asia Pro Walk in Massage LLC's address as 127 N New Warrington Road,
Pensacola, FL 32506.
an employer identification number for All Pro Walk in Massage LLC, correspondence from the
City of Fort Walton Beach addressed to All Pro Walk in Massage LLC, Bank of America bank
statement of All Pro Walk in Massage LLC, and a water bill addressed to All Pro Walk in Massage
LLC. All of the documents listed All Pro Walk in Massage LLC's address as 126 Shell Avenue
35. Williams's Google account contained IRS Forms 1099-MISC issued by All Pro
inlirrnration pror idcd br ll{S-(.1 I. Forms 1099-\llS(' are inlbrmatir)n rctums oliLrl
filed by employers to report payments to independent contractors. Your affiant further knows
that unscrupulous employers often falsely report their employees as independent contractors in
an effort to evade the collection and payment of employment taxes and./or attempt to shield
36. Williams's Google account also contained images of checks drawn of the All Pro
Walk in Massage LLC bank account made pay.able to f lhat noted 126 Shell Avenue.
Sorne olthesc checks appear to have been photographcd with envelopes addressed In I
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that list Williams as the sender (see irnage below). Your affiant believes these payments are
related to the rental of 126 Shell Avenue SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, by Williams.
conceming All Day Walk in Massage and f. multiple client comment cards of All
at 3268 Fordham Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563. All of these documents conceming All
Day Walk in Massage LLC listed its address as 3268 Fordham Parkway, Gulf Breeze, F'L
32563. Williams's Google account also contained an image of a check drawn on the All Day
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Walk in Massage LLC bank account made payable to and noted 3268
Fordham Pkwy" in the memo line. The check appears to have been photographed along with a
UPS shipping label addressed to and lists Williams as the sender. Your affiant
believes this check was for the rental or insurance of3268 Fordham Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL
32563, by Williams.
massage parlor locations. Specifically, williams had the following documents in the account:
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a. A photograph ofa document from the Florida Department ofHealth dated June
the females admitted to using the buljness locltion as their primary domicile,
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Massage, 39 West Main Street, Camegie, Pennsylvania, by the Allegheny
licenses for Florida and Pennsylvania, driver's licenses for New york,
Pennsylvania, Florida, Califomia and Georgia, Social Security cards,
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doing various construction jobs and maintenance tasks, such as building walls,
Asian females and the dates, times and "tips" for massages.
i. E-mails for airline tickets purchased for Asian females from New York to
Florida.
telephone, as well as extemally taken screenshots of other cellular telephones. There were also
for real estate properties in Tampa and Panama City, Florida, research for Google Ad Words for
Tampa Walk In Massage location with another other open tab titled "Massage in Pana...".
40. A review of Williams's Google account along with Williams's American Express
credit cards statements revealed Williams purchased approximately 24 airline tickets for over a
dozen Asian females between Apil 2017 and october 2017 . A majority of the airline tickets
purchased were to/from New York (La Guardia Airport and JFK Airport) with Florida
destinations.
Sherriffs Office (JSO), at the massage parlor locations of 6715 Wilson Boulevard and 1832
University Boulevard, in Jacksonville, Florida. The investigation resulted in the arrest of an Asian
female at each location after the investigator was offered sexual favors in exchange for money.
43. During the arrest at 6715 Wilson Boulevard, known as Wilson Massage, LLC, the
located at the business location. ! was not present at the time of the arrest.
monitored remotely as there were not any monitors on site to view what the surveillance carneras
were capturing.
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pulled away from the investigator, went up to one of the surveillance cameras mounted on the
47. During the arrest at 1832 University Boulevard, knorvn as Massage University
a New York state driver's license number I f atso produced a massage license
49. Two other Asian female workers were identified in the business during the arrest:
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50 Ta,r receipts and Florida Limited Liability information present at the massage
51. Investigators also observed the massage parlor was being used as a place of
residence. Investigators observed in a separate room designated for the Asian females to sleep,
clothing hanging in the laundry room, a fully stocked kitchen, beds with sheets and other personal
items. Two surveillance cameras were also found inside the business near the room where the
52. The Business Tax Receipt listed the following information: Name: Massage
53. At both Jacksonville massage locations, investigators observed hand written pagesT
(i.e. joumals and/or ledgers) with names or initials next to lists of times and monetary amounts,
indicating the number of sales the m.rssage therapist made each day. There were also a small
number ofsales receipts found within each business showing payments from individuals through
54. In August 2018, the Clearwater Police Department received a tip from a former
employee of Asian Massage Clearwater, LLC,2106 Drew Street #104, Clearwater, FL 33765.
The tipster advised that at least two females were sleeping and showering at the business and the
tipster left the business because the owner demanded that the tipster work long hours and forced
the tipster to live at the massage parlor. The tipster advised the female owner's "boyfriend" is
Williams. The Clearwater Police Department also received an anonymous letter sent to the police
station advising that illegal services are being offered at the massage parlor located at 2106 Drew
Street #104, Clearwater. The letter indicated that a male and a female are running the massage
parlor and stated "l hope that more girls will not get hurt anymore."
55. On or about November 29,2018, the Clearwater Police Department (CPD) and
Florida Department of Health and Code Enlorcement (DHCE) conducted a special detail at Asian
Massage Clearwater located at 2106 Drew Street #104. While surveilling the business, officers
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The handwritten pages photographed by Jacksonville Shedffs Oflice at both locations were identical to the ledgers
discovered during a trash cover in August 2018 fiom All Day walk-ln Massage, 3268 Fordham parkway, Gulf
Breeze, Florida.
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observed five separate customers enter and exit the business, all of whom were male. Thereafter,
CPD sent two undercover officers into the massage parlor to receive massages. One of the
undercover officers received a massage and was offered prostitution services. Specifically, upon
entering the business, the undercover officer (UCO) was met at the front counter by an Asian
adviscd that it would be S60 UCO agrecd and pro宙 ded lll with S60 UCO waslcd to a
massage room and was told to take otf his clothes. During the massage. ! asked the UCO
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"what do you want?" UCO replied "an).thing." Thereafter, ! made a stroking gesture with
her hand and asked "does it r,r'ork?" [JCO responded alfirmatively and ! immediately grabbed
the UCO's genitals under his towel and underwear. UCO ended the encounter and !
requested a "$20 tip." Your affiant believes, based upon the investigation to date, that "tip" is
56. Atier the prostitution otter b1'!. Cf'O oflicers entereri the massage parlor to
anest I. While inside the business. CPD and DHCE identified two other Asian females who
parlor had a back room with blankets and pillows; there were also facilities for cooking, eating,
and showering. It was evident to the officers on scene that at least 2-3 people were living at 2106
Drew Street #I 04, Clearwater. Officers also observed a ledger on the front desk that appeared to
be a daily sheet documenting the activities ofeach ofthe three females, including the beginning
57. ! agreed to speak with the officers and advised that she was brought to 2106 Drew
security cameras inside of 2106 Drew Street #104, and advised that williams probably saw the
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officers on the camera. Officers observed security cameras mounted in the entryway and in the
hJlway lcading to thc massagc rooms Whcn askcd bv thc omccrs how shc is paid,■ statcd
that she splits the money with Williams. At approximately 12:45 AM, while officers were
finishing their detail at 2106 Drew Street #104, they observed Williams pull into the parking lot
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CPD officers relocated and initiated surveillance of Williams. After all CPD officers had
departed 2106 Drew Street #104, the surveillance team observed Williams exit his vehicle along
58. Between on or about March27,20l9, and April 3, 2019, the Okaloosa County
Sheriffs OfIice (OCSO) in Northem Florida conducted a special detail to investigate reports of
prostitution occurring at All Pro Walk in Massage LLC, 126 Shell Avenue SE, Fort Walton
Beach, FL 32548. An undercover OCSO investigator, with a recording device and a radio
transmitter, entered the business and requested a massage. The investigator received a massage
and was not offered prostitution services. A few days later, a different undercover OCSO
investigator entered the business and requested a massage. During the massage, the investigator
was offered prostitution services for an extra $40. During this encounter the investigator
prostitution detail at Tokyo Massage, 211 SW 4s Avenue, Suite 5, Gainesville, Florida. During
the prostitution detail, an undercover officer went into the massage parlor and purchased a $40
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massage. During the massage, the massage therapist offered to perform a sexual act on the
60. During the prostitution detail, the undercover officer noticed the front door to the
massage parlor was kept locked. The front door was unlocked and opened by an Asian female
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61. In July and August 2018, law enforcement collected refuse from a trash receptacle
beside the street at 3268 Fordham Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563. Your affiant discovered
numerous hand-written ledgers that appeared be an accounting of daily revenues (see image
below). The ledgers appeared very similar to the ones observed by CPD at 2106 Drew Street
# 104, Clearwater. Your affiant notes that the typical amounts, $60 and $45, shown in the ledgers
collected from the refuse at 3268 Fordham Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 correspond with
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62. Your affiant also discovered two Delta airline boarding passes for I
One boarding pass was from "NYC-La Guardia" to "Atlanta" on flight DL288l. and the other
boarding pass was liom "Atlanta" to "Pensacola" on flight DL1156. The date of the boarding
63. Your affrant knows, based on his knowledge and experience, that owners and
managers of businesses, both legal and illegal, typically maintain records that document their
income and expenses. Your affiant finds it reasonable to believe that financial records, such as
those found in the refuse collected fiom 3268 Fordham Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 and
observed by CPD at 2106 Drew Street #104, Clearwater, will be found at each ofthe locations to
be searched.
64. Based on your affiant's training and experience, Rub Mapss is one of many
websites utilized to post reviews of massage parlors. The Rub Maps website, which is based in
Switzerland, states they arc the "lnternet's #1 massage parlor review site offering high quality
65. The reviews on Rub Maps provide information on the massage parlors' physical
location, contact information, rates, hours of operation, details ofthe massage by the user, rating
for the massage provider and the services performed. In the "Provider Details," there are
categories for a provider's ethnicity, age, height, eye and hair color, hair length, breast size,
implants, build, "rate ass," "kitty," etc. In the "Services Performed" section, there are pre-labeled
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66. The foltowing is a sample of reviews that were submitted for the lbllowing
Asia Pro Walk ln Massage, 126 Shell Ave, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, had
a total of 10 reviews between December 2017 and May 2019. One or more of
the reviews indicated the lollowing services were provided: handjob, prostate
massage, bare back blow job, breaslplay, kissing. lick the pussy and ass-play.
All Pro Walk In Massage,2106 Drew Street, #104, Clearwater, Florida, had a
total of four reviews between January 2018 and April 2019. One ofmore of the
reviews indicated the following services were provided: hand job, breast-play,
ass-play, finger the pussy and kissing. The extra tips ranged from $40.00 to
$r40.00.
c. Tokyo Massage, 211 SW 4th Ave, Suite 5, Gainesville, Florida, had a total of
11 reviews between February 2018 and May 2019. One of more of the reviews
indicated the following services were provided: hand job, breast-play, ass-play,
prostate massage, kissing, blowjob and finger the pussy. The extra tips ranges
total of 29 reviews between March 2016 and December 2018. Twenty five
reviews indicated a hand job had been performed. One or more ofthe reviews
indicated the following services were also provided: prostate massage, blowjob,
breast-play, kissing, finger the pussy and ass-play. The extra tips ranged from
$20.00 to $140.00.
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indicated the following services were provided: hand job, breast-play, finger
the pussy and ass-play. The extra tips ranged lrom $40.00 to $60.00.
reviews indicated a hand job had been performed. One or more ofthe reviews
prostate massage, blowjob, finger the pussy. The extra tips ranged from $30.00
to $100.00.
seven reviews between March 2018 and January 2019. One or more of the
reviews indicated the following services were provided: hand job, prostate
m.rssage, breast-play and ass-play. The extra tips ranged from $40.00 to $60.00.
67. During the course ofthe investigation, Bank of America Account ending in 0716
was identified as Williams's primary personal bank account. Records show that Williams opened
the account on or about July 16, 2014. Analysis of the account revealed that between December
7,2017, and March 7,2019, the account received deposits totaling approximately $137,506.
Deposits to the account consisted primarily of cash and transfers from Bank of America account
ending in 8882.
68. Records obtained fiom Bank of America show that on or about July 6,2017,
Williams opened Bank of America account ending in 8882. The account is a business checking
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account titled "AAA Pro Sales Corp." On the account opening documents, Williams identified
himselfas the President, Secretary, and Director ofAAA Pro Sales Corp. Analysis ofthe account
shows that between December l,2Ol7, and March 31,2019, the account received deposits
totaling $282,889. The account was funded primarily by transfers from Bank of America account
Bank of America account ending in 9158, titled Asian Massage Clearwater LLC;
Bank of America account ending i12593, titled Asian Massage Tampa LLC;
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Bank of America account ending in 0616, titled Asia Pro Walk in Massage LLC
Bank of America account ending in8477, titled All Pro Walk in Massage LLC;
Wells Fargo Bank account ending in 5386, titled All Day Watk in Massage LLC;
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Bank of America account ending in 4461, All Day Walk in Massage LLC.
69 Bank of America records show that account ending in 9158 was opened in Destin,
Irlorida. on or about Norember 28.2017. tl I. and the account was titled Asian
Massage Clearwater LLC. The address listed on the bank statements is 2106 Drew Street. #104,
Clearwater, FL 33765. Analysis ofthe account revealed that between November 28,2017, and
February 27,2019, the account received deposits totaling approximately $163,349.00. These
deposits were in the form cash and linked merchant account transfers. During the course of the
investigation, it was discovered that each of Williams's massage parlors accepted credit and debit
cards as forms of payment for services rendered. when a customer's credit or debit card was
charged, the funds were deposited into the massage parlor's merchant account and then
70. The funds appear to have been used to pay costs associated with operating the
massage parlor such as utilities, advertising, wages and to make payments to williams. The
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monthly checks were written from the account to Asian females, who were paid between $1,200
and $1,500 per month. Your affiant identified checks to nine different Asian females, four of
whom have been positively identified by law enforcement.
71. Bank ofAmerica records show that account ending in 2593 was opened on or about
April 6.20ltt. Ul I. and the account \\as titled Asian Massage Tarnpa LLC (see
paragraph 15 above, related to 704 Massachusetts Avenue). The address listed on the bank
statements is 10422 N Florida Ave., Tampa. FL 33612. Analysis of the account revealed that
between April 6, 2018, and April 30,2019, the account received deposits totaling approximately
$144,599.00. These deposits were primarily in the form of cash and linked merchant account
transfers. The funds appear to have been used to fund cash withdrawals, pay costs associated with
operating the massage parlor such as utilities, advertising, rent, and wages, and to make payments
to Williams.
72 Bank of America records show that account ending in 0616 was opened on or about
Octoberl2.20lT.bvf.andlhcaccountuastitledAsiaPro\\'alkinMassagcLLC.'l'he
address listed on the bank statements is 127 N New Warrington Road, Pensacola, FL 32506.
Analysis of the account revealed that between October 12, 2017, and February 28, 2019, the
account received deposits totaling approximately $165,319.00. These deposits were in the form
cash and linked merchant account transfers. The funds appear to have been used to fund cash
withdrawals, pay costs associated with operating the massage parlor such as utilities, advertising,
rent, and wages, and to make payments to Williams. Your affiant identified checks to seven
different Asian females, three ofwhom have been positively identified by law enforcement.
73. Bank of America records show that account ending in 8477 was opened on or about
October 2, 2017,by and the account was titled All Pro Walk in Massage LLC.
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The address listed on the bank statements is 126 Shell Avenue SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
32548. Analysis ofthe account revealed that between October 2,2017, and February 28,2019,
the account received deposits totaling $191.237.00. These deposits were in the form cash and
linked merchant account transfers. The funds appear to have been used to pay costs associated
with operating the massage parlor such as utilities, advertising, rent, and wages, and to make
payments to Williams. Your affiant identified checks to five different Asian females, two of
whom have been positively identified by law enforcement.
74. Wells Fargo Bank records show that account ending 5386 was opened on or about
Octobcr 23.2017,by ,and thc accountistitlcd AH Dav Walk in Massagc LLC Thc
address listed on the bank statements is 3268 Fordham Parkway, Gulf Breeze, F'L 32563.
Analysis of the account revealed that between October 23, 2017, and October 24, 2018, Ihe
account received deposits totaling approximately $93,424.00. These deposits were primarily in
the form cash and linked merchant account transfers. The funds appear to have been used to pay
costs associated with operating the massage parlor such as utilities, advertising, rent, and wages,
and to make payments to Williams. Your affrant identified checks to four different Asian females,
75. Wells Fargo Bank records show that account ending in 5386 was closed on or about
October 24,2018. On or about September 24,2018, Bank of America account ending in 4461
was opened by and titled All Day Walk in Massage LLC. The address
listed on the Bank of America statements is 3268 Fordham Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563,
so this account appears to have replaced the aforementioned Wells Fargo account upon closure.
Analysis of the account revealed that between September 24,2018, and January 31,2019, the
account received deposits totaling approximately $18,941. These deposits were primarily in the
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form cash and linked merchant account transfers. Immigration queries were conducted and
rerciilecl rlrat f is not legallr l)rcsenl to rernain irt the t nitc(l Statcs il'encountcled tlue to
the fact that ! overstayed the terms olher visa which expired on or around.lune 2015.
76. The multiple bank account analysis revealed a pattem of payments to Asian
females. Most of the payments ranged between $1,200.00 and $1,500.00. The checks often noted
"base pay" and/or the address of the mnssage parlor in the memo line. Based on your affiant's
knowledge of the investigation and analysis of bank records, your affrant believes these checks
to be salary payments to masseuses who work at Williams's massage parlors. Your affiant
observed that the accounts didn't contain checks to every mruseuse known to have worked at
Williams's massage parlors. For example. no checks rvere made pal.able to f, the massage
thcrapist tlrrcstcd b)(PD ()r anothcr lllassagc thcrapist cncountcrcd b、 (I)D ヽour
affiant knows, based on his knowledge and experience, and conversations with Homeland
Security lnvestigations I, that individuals u'ho illegally harbor aliens for financial gain
will often hold debts over harbored aliens for things such as entry into the United States, housing,
food, transportation, and employment, among other things, and the aliens are often required to
77 . During the analysis of rhe subject massage parlor bank accounts. cash deposits to
the accounts were relatively rare. Often times weeks or months would pass between the cash
deposits. The cash deposits were typically in large even dollar amounts between $2,000.00 and
$10,000.00, and some were conducted outside ofthe geographic area of the massage parlor. For
example, multiple cash deposits made to the Asian Massage Clearwater account were conducted
approximately 500 miles away in Pensacola, FL. Based on your affiant's knowledge and
experience, your afliant knows that small businesses typically deposit cash receipts on a regular
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basis; often daily or weekly depending on the business. Based on your affiant's investigation and
analysis ofbank records, your affiant believes that cash generated by the subject massage parlors
accrue at the parlors until Williams visits the parlor to collect it. Your affiant believes that
Williams maintains the cash and deposits it as needed to the various massage parlor bank
accounts, his AAA Services business bank account, and his personal bank account. In total, as
noted above and as leamed during the course ofthe investigation, over $1,000,000 has passed
through the relevant bank accounts that are linked to Williams and his illicit activity since late
2017.
78. Your affiant believes Williams has tried to conceal his financial gain by directing
his eamings through a business bank account titled AAA Pro Sales Corp, as well as attempted to
conceal his ownership of the massage parlors by installing nominees as corporate officers and as
signatories on the massage parlor bank accounts. Lastly, Williams used funds generated by
harboring illegal aliens to pay the salaries and expenses ofoperating the massage parlors, thereby
promoting the scheme, all in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 132a(a)(1)(A)(iii)
and Title 18, United States Code, Section 1956(h) - conspiracy to commit money laundering.
79. On or about Juty 9, 2019, your affiant leamed through surveillance conducted by
law enforcement personnel that Williams was observed at 7055 Fairlietd Drive, Pensacola,
Florida. Williams was observed on the front porch smoking a cigarette and his vehicle has been
observed parked at the location at various hours of the day. Through the surveillance, it appears
Moreover, on or about July 3 and July 30, 2019, United States Magistrate Judge Elizabeth M.
Timothy authorized tracking warrants for the cellular telephone of Wiltiams. During the month
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of July 2019, your affiant has surveilled Williams appearing to reside at the 7055 Fairfield
Drive location as well as traveling back/forth to the Tallahassee and Tampa areas (which are
cities both known to have massage parlor locations related to Williams, as enumerated in
paragraph l4 above). In addition, surveillance ofall five relevant locations within the last thirty
days reveals they all remain active massage parlors that is:
A-4. 126 Shell Avenue SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 and
Indeed, Williams has been electronically surveilled near what appears to be one of his most
recent massage parlors - 704 Massachusetts Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32505. The
aforementioned cellular telephone lracking warrant has placed, within the past two weeks,
Williams on Massachusetts Avenue, and your affiant has surveilled an Asian female located
there behind a chain link fence topped with razor wire (see below):
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80. Based on the facts and circumstances set forth in this affidavit, you affiant believes
there is probable cause to believe 1) Williams is harboring illegal aliens for commercial and
private financial gain, 2) Williams is conspiring to launder the proceeds from the illicit massage
parlors, and 3) Williams is utilizing interstate commerce facilities in managing his prostitution
business - all in violation of federal law. In sum, Williams owns/operates multiple massage
parlors that are held in nominee names, he staffs them with Asian females and said females engage
in illicit sexual acts with massage customers (and the females appear to be illegally present in the
United States), and he utilizes bank accounts associated with the massage parlors to clean the
funds gamered from the criminal activity. This has been ongoing for multiple years. The
foregoing affidavit establishes there is probable cause. to believe that evidence and fruits of
criminal activity, more particularly described in Attachment B, currently exists, and will be found
within the locations to be searched, more specifically described in Attachments A-1, A-2, A-3,
Your affiant declares under penalty of pe{ury that the facts stated above are true and
John W. Canning
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hope T. Cannon
United States Magistrate Judge
Northem District of Florida