Westminster Couple Jailed for Sex Trafficking and Drug Dealing
Wai Tsang, 53, and Wenwen Pan, 41, from St Mary’s Terrace, Westminster, have been locked up following a brutal exploitation racket. Isleworth Crown Court handed down hefty prison terms on Friday, 26 February, after a five-week trial exposing their vile crimes.
Tsang received five years and eight months. Pan got six years and eight months for conspiracy to commit human trafficking, controlling prostitution for profit, and possession of criminal property. Pan also faces two counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply.
Forced Sex Work and Drug Peddling Exposed
The horror came to light in July 2019 when a woman in her 30s reported to Kensington Police she had been trafficked from China in December 2015 and forced into sex work. She stayed at a High Street Kensington property run by a Chinese couple she called ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Mimi’ — later identified as Tsang and Pan.
- Tsang drove women to clients for ‘outcalls’ – visits to homes or hotels. Pan took over for late-night jobs.
- Pan arranged clients via messaging apps, instructing women on fees (£120-£230), services, and when Tsang was picking them up.
- Sex workers were pressured to sell cocaine or crystal meth to customers, under Pan’s orders.
Police Crackdown: Operation Laius
After the victim’s tip-off, Operation Laius was launched by PC Sam Bhangu and DC Stu Higgs from the Sexual Exploitation Team. Undercover officers posed as clients and confirmed sexual services were offered at the addresses.
On 16 January 2020, police executed search warrants. Tsang was caught at Waterloo Place after ferrying a woman from High Street Kensington. His car contained a Chinese woman’s passport and underwear, condoms, and revealing outfits.
Pan tried to block officers at their Westminster flat and even attempted to toss a basket of 21 mobile phones out of a window. Cops seized 74 phones total, evidence of organised client communication. The flat’s office held cocaine, crystal meth, scales, thousands of condoms, and multiple passports.
Further searches targeted properties in High Street Kensington and Ashmill Street. Tsang’s name was found on packages and rental agreements, linking him directly to the racket.
Justice Served, Warning Issued
PC Sam Bhangu said: “Tsang and Pan showed no regard for the wellbeing of the women. They dehumanised and exploited them purely for financial gain. Thanks to the brave informant, justice has been served and these criminals face long jail terms.”
Detective Constable Stu Higgs added: “The Met works 24/7 to catch traffickers. But the public must help by spotting signs of modern slavery. If you suspect something, say something. Help is available and victims will be taken seriously.”
