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LA Human-Trafficking Raids Nab Brothel Manager, Six Gangsters

7/1/2026

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Operation Broken Blade, an LA gang case targeting human trafficking, led to coordinated LAPD SWAT and federal raids that arrested alleged brothel manager Ahir Mukeshkumar and six Hoover gang members.
Prosecutor Bill Essayli said the gang recruited runaway and foster-care youth on social media and inflicted violence, including biting a victim’s cheek and beating with a Rolex-wrapped hand.
The indictment lists 51 victims and puts the Hoover gang on notice.

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Story summary

Operation Broken Blade, an LA gang case targeting human trafficking, led to coordinated LAPD SWAT and federal raids that arrested alleged brothel manager Ahir Mukeshkumar and six Hoover gang members.
Prosecutor Bill Essayli said the gang recruited runaway and foster-care youth on social media and inflicted violence, including biting a victim’s cheek and beating with a Rolex-wrapped hand.
The indictment lists 51 victims and puts the Hoover gang on notice.