Ex-San Diego Detective Admits to Running Illegal Massage Parlors

Former San Diego police detective Peter Griffin pleaded guilty to federal charges related to running a string of massage sex parlors in California and Arizona. Griffin and three other defendants were charged with racketeering-related conspiracy, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and other crimes. Prosecutors said that between 2013 and 2022, Griffin and the others owned and operated five massage spas that employed women to perform sexual services that were advertised online. Griffin used his experience and skills as a vice detective to help the businesses evade law enforcement and maintain a façade of legitimacy.