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Queens Woman Arrested, Turned Over to ICE After Spa Prostitution Charges
The 49-year-old was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution before immigration authorities took her into custody.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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A Queens woman was arrested at a Long Island spa and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution. Further investigation revealed she was in the U.S. illegally, and she was subsequently taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tensions between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, as well as the broader rise in immigration enforcement across New York City in recent years. It also raises questions about the treatment of undocumented immigrants accused of crimes and the potential consequences they face.
The details
Ying Zhou, 49, was arrested at H & Q Foot Care in Bethpage, New York, and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution after a police investigation. She was initially released on an appearance ticket, but further investigation revealed she was in the country illegally. As a result, she was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
- On March 2, 2026, Ying Zhou was arrested at the spa in Bethpage, New York.
The players
Ying Zhou
A 49-year-old Queens woman who was arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution at a Long Island spa.
Nassau County Police Department
The law enforcement agency that arrested Ying Zhou and later determined she was in the country illegally.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
The federal agency that took Ying Zhou into custody after she was found to be in the country illegally.
What’s next
It is unclear what the next steps will be in Ying Zhou's case, as she is now in the custody of ICE and subject to potential removal proceedings.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing tensions between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, as well as the potential consequences undocumented immigrants can face when accused of crimes, even relatively minor ones.
