Chaiban was charged Tuesday with 29 counts of pandering, three counts of pimping and two counts of conspiracy to commit pandering. If convicted, he faces up to 45 years and four months in prison, officials said. Saunders is charged with conspiracy to commit pimping, conspiracy to commit pandering, and one count each of pimping and pandering. She faces up to six years in prison if convicted.
Advertisement According to prosecutors, Chaiban recruited women for his prostitution ring through online advertisements and arranged rendezvous with clients by occasionally posing as a woman. He took nude photos of some of the women and posted them online in advertisements for his brothel, authorities said. He also kept a detailed client list, officials said. During a stakeout of one of the Irvine apartments, which Saunders rented, authorities witnessed men going in and coming out in and minute increments, prosecutors said.
Chaiban and Saunders were arrested leaving their home on Tuesday. Advertisement At least 29 women were involved in the brothel but authorities fear there could be more victims. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim or a witness is asked to call the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force at The couple pleaded not guilty and are due back in court next week for pretrial hearings.
