Overview

• Detectives served a search warrant at the Caravelle Inn on Oct. 1, locating six survivors who were connected with victim advocates and seizing $30,000 in cash.
• Two adults were cited and released on suspicion of solicitation during the operation.
• The suspects—Cong Tien Nguyen, 62, Qi Hong, 45, and Rizaldy Mariano, 50—were booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail on suspicion of pimping, pandering and conspiracy.
• SJPD says the scheme involved hotel staff and housed survivors at the North First Street property near San Jose Mineta International Airport.
• Police describe the case as part of intensified human-trafficking enforcement before major sports events, with the investigation ongoing and tip lines open for additional information.