In June of 2025, based on an anonymous tip, the Ephrata Police Department initiated an investigation into suspected prostitution/human trafficking activity at the ABC Rose Spa located at 107 W. Main Street in Ephrata Borough. Investigation revealed that female workers were believed to be providing sexual services for pay.  On Tuesday, 7/29/2025, Ephrata Police, assisted by the Lancaster County Human Trafficking Task Force, Pennsylvania State Police, and ZOE International, executed a search warrant at ABC Rose Spa. Qing Yin (female), 35, a Chinese national, was arrested for Prostitution & Related Offense (M3). Police determined that the all-females staff employed by ABC Rose Spa are Chinese nationals with no local addresses or connections.  Qing Yin was processed and released. Charges will be filed against Yin at Magisterial District Justice Landis’ office and a court date will be scheduled for this case. The business and building are being evaluated for possible Borough of Ephrata codes violations. The investigation into other people’s involvement in illegal activities related to this business is ongoing.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.