Scarborough brothel boss avoids prison

Natwlai Beck, 48, also known as Netty, was given an eight-month suspended prison sentence at York Crown Court and the case has prompted police to warn her clients to seek sexual health checks.

Beck’s suspected offending was investigated by North Yorkshire Police who established that she and another Thai woman were charging for sexual favours on top of legitimate massage services.

Between August 18 and November 27, 2014, around 72 sexual acts were believed to have taken place including full sex, oral sex and masturbation.

Beck was arrested at the premises on November 27, 2014 and she was subsequently charged with managing a brothel.

She pleaded guilty to the offence at Scarborough Magistrates’ Court last June and was sentenced on Thursday last week. She must also complete 100 hours of community work and pay a victim surcharge of £100.

Following the hearing, Detective Inspector Glenn Kelly, of the Scarborough and Ryedale Serious Crime Team, said: “From our extensive investigation, it was apparent that Netty Beck had resorted to prostitution at her massage parlour as a way to earn extra money to fund a gambling problem and to live on following the split with her husband.

“While we have found no evidence of a wider criminal conspiracy, prostitution and managing a brothel is a very serious matter which required swift police action.”

DI Kelly said the male clients who were identified during the course of the investigation have been advised by Public Health England to seek medical attention to guard against the spread of sexually transmitted infections.

He added: “We believe there were a number of other men who possibly engaged in sexual activity at the San Sabai massage parlour on Albermarle Crescent in Scarborough. To minimise the risk, our strong advice is to refer themselves to a sexual health clinic or their GP for a sexual health check-up as soon as possible.”