NOVI, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – An Oakland County mother and son are facing multiple felony charges after authorities say they operated a sex trafficking enterprise connected to two massage businesses.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said the investigation involving Minjie Wu, 54, and her son, Ruize Wu, 28, uncovered alleged commercial sex acts, multiple properties and the movement of women between locations.

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The pair is accused of running a criminal enterprise connected to massage businesses in Novi and Commerce Township. Investigators examined alleged activity from March 2025 through October 2026.

Both face charges including conducting a criminal enterprise, human trafficking, maintaining a house of prostitution, money laundering and filing a false tax return. Minjie Wu also faces a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

McDonald said the investigation is part of a broader crackdown on illicit massage businesses and human trafficking in the county.

Both defendants were arraigned Nov. 6 in 52-1 District Court. Bond was set at $50,000 cash for each defendant.