On September 3 and 4, 2025, Blaine Police conducted a special operation to identify people trying to hire juveniles for commercial sex. A fake advertisement was placed on several websites used for commercial sex transactions, offering commercial sex with a female who listed her age as 18. Multiple officers and special agents from the BCA were assigned to chat undercover with people who responded to the advertisement. During the conversations, the undercover officers told inquirers that the female was actually 17 years old, and that “she” had misrepresented her age in order to circumvent the website’s restrictions.
If the inquirer acknowledged this and persisted in seeking sexual contact in exchange for money, officers directed the inquirer to a specific location in Blaine, Anoka County, where they were intercepted and taken into custody. One of the inquirers who responded to the advertisement on September 3 was Defendant, JOHN KANG VANG [DOB REDACTED]. Defendant indicated that he wanted to purchase a “quick visit” for $120. Defendant confirmed he was seeking a “bj” in exchange for the $120. Defendant confirmed he wanted an “incall” visit as opposed to a car visit.
The officer asked Defendant if it was ok that “she” was only 17 years old. Defendant inquired if “she” was a cop and later confirmed that he was down after being informed “she” was 17. Defendant was directed to the second location and was taken into custody. Officers confirmed that Defendant’s phone was the one used to communicate with the officer.
