By Jim Clark 

In response to citizen complaints, The Somerville Police Department Narcotics/Vice Unit launched an investigation into allegations of prostitution at Lai Lai Spa on Highland Ave.

The massage parlor is located in the same building as Pooh and Friends Child Care, and several calls had been made to police complaining of suspicious activity at the spa.

A sting operation was prepared last week and an undercover officer contacted the spa by phone and made an appointment for an hour-long massage for $60.

Backup officers waited nearby while the undercover officer entered the facility to commence the investigation.

He was met by a female employee of the establishment, Aihong Han, 42, who instructed him to enter one of the massage rooms and to disrobe, police said.

Han then reportedly requested and accepted the previously agreed to sum of $60 and began to administer a massage.

The officer said that several times Han had touched his genital area in what seemed to be an attempt to sexually arouse him. At one point she had reportedly requested more money and exposed her breasts when an additional $40 was offered.

The officer made an excuse to use his cell phone and a prearranged signal was given for the backup officers to enter the establishment and make an arrest of the suspect.

Han was placed under arrest and charged with sexual conduct for a fee.

The spa was immediately closed, and the owner must respond to the City of Somerville Licensing Board for further review regarding the legality of the business.