{"id":162102,"date":"2026-02-12T20:39:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T20:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/162102\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T20:39:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T20:39:13","slug":"lubbock-restaurant-owner-and-accomplice-indicted-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/162102\/","title":{"rendered":"Lubbock Restaurant Owner and Accomplice Indicted"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a follow-up to a story we brought you late last month when the owner of Hot & Juicy Seafood in Lubbock<\/a> was arrested along with an accomplice during a human trafficking investigation.<\/p>\n

Owner of Hot & Juicy Seafood Indicted<\/p>\n

According to KAMC<\/a>,\u00a0Biwu Liu and Fu Gao were indicted by\u00a0a Lubbock Grand Jury on Tuesday on the charge of Aggravated Promotion of Prostitution. Liu is the owner of Hot & Juicy Seafood along with several other local businesses. KAMC also reported that Liu allegedly had financial control along with operational management where prostitution activities took place.<\/p>\n

Gao was allegedly in financial control of massage businesses.<\/p>\n

Undercover Sting Took Place At Several Businesses<\/p>\n

KAMC<\/a> reports that undercover officers at multiple locations run by Liu and Gao resulted in agents being engaged about sexual activities in exchange for money. The sting was part of a larger undercover operation taking place.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Authorities Rescue Victims of Human Trafficking in Lubbock<\/a><\/p>\n

Both Liu and Gao are being held at the Lubbock County Detention Center.<\/p>\n

The Top 10 Most Wanted Gang Fugitives in Lubbock For February 2026<\/p>\n

Lubbock Police, Lubbock County Sheriff’s Department, and even authorities in other parts of Texas are looking for these fugitives who have been spotted before in the Lubbock area. Take a look and see if you recognize any of these fugitives. This list could be updated later in February.<\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Chad Hasty<\/p>\n

15 Requirements Needed to be a Texas Correctional Officer<\/p>\n

Ever wondered what it took to be a Correctional Officer in Texas prisons? Here are the 15 criteria all new applicants must adhere to before donning the badge. <\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Nick<\/p>\n

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