Biqun Xaio, 47, of Deerfield, NH, pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to traffic people for sexual servitude. Xaio was one of five people arrested in connection with a human trafficking investigation which started in North Reading. In January, police in North Reading learned of an advertisement on Backpage. Xaio was allegedly seen going to an apartment in the town transporting women with her husband Robert Mozer and dropping off groceries.
Several men seen entering the apartment told police that they had paid for sexual activity from women. Further investigation turned up more ads in Boston, Cambridge, and Quincy. Interviews with men at those location confirmed sexual activity for pay, Keeley said. Xaio was arrested Thursday at one of the alleged brothels in Quincy. Authorities say that 10 of the workers, two at each location, confirmed the activity.
Keeley said there is an investigation into a possible sixth location in Woburn. John Brinkman, a defense attorney for Xaio, said his client was not acting on her own and said after the arraignment that there was no evidence that she benefited from the alleged operation. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
Daniel Libon , Patch Staff. If she posts bail, Xaio must have no contact with the victims and must surrender her passport. Find out what's happening in Quincy for free with the latest updates from Patch. Five Arrested on Sex Trafficking Charges Following Quincy Investigation Several men seen entering the apartment told police that they had paid for sexual activity from women.
Xaio is due back in court June 1 for a probable cause hearing.
