Florida woman used spas as fronts for prostitution, officials say

A Miami woman was arrested Thursday on charges of running prostitution operations out of spas in three Broward cities.

Maricela Ramirez, 47, was accused of operating her business from G-Spa in Pembroke Park, Luna Azul Spa in Hollywood, Tan Spa in Hollywood and Innovative Spa in Pompano Beach, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Search warrants were served on all four spas.

She was taken into custody at her home in a cooperative effort between the Broward Sheriff’s Office and Hollywood Police Department.