Incarcerated DJ breaks silence after over three months, face sexual exploitation charges in tantric massage parlor brothel.
In a dramatic turn of events, the Court of Lisbon has made a decision that has sparked debate and divided opinions in Portugal. The case in question revolves around a massage parlor in both Cascais and Lisbon, where allegations of prostitution exploitation were made.
At the heart of the investigation is Regina Epsicopo, a Brazilian DJ, who was arrested in operation 'last massage'. Alongside Regina, Zeus, a PSP agent on medical leave, and a third partner were also detained. The Court of Relationship has since determined that there is no basis for the detention of these individuals.
Regina, who spent three and a half months in Tires prison, is now speaking out for the first time since her arrest. Zeus, who is also Regina's partner, is a PSP agent who had 57,000 euros in cash at his home before becoming a partner in the massage parlor. Both Regina and Zeus have been accused of tax fraud, as they are believed to have received sick leave while accumulating income from massages and work as a sports trainer, which had not been declared.
The massage parlors in question offered tantric massages to clients, often resulting in orgasms. However, the prices for these massages were much higher than what clients would find on the prostitution market, suggesting that the real business may not have been tantric massage. During searches of the massage parlors, dozens of condoms were found.
The Court of Lisbon's decision is another step in a debate that divides the Constitutional Court regarding the imprisonment of those who recruit clients for prostitution without coercion. The Court agrees that the freedom, particularly sexual freedom, of the alleged victims was not questioned in the case.
Punishing simple pandering with imprisonment may be unconstitutional, according to the Court's decision. As a result, Regina, Zeus, and the third partner have been released, although they are still prohibited from contacting each other and giving massages following their release.
The DJ is no longer the manager of the Lisbon space, which has been taken over by a third party who was also arrested. The PSP agent was in preventive detention, suspended from PSP duties, and requested to leave the Police. The third partner was released from jail but is still prohibited from contacting the other two individuals.
This case serves as a reminder of the ongoing debate surrounding the legal and moral boundaries of the sex industry in Portugal. For the latest updates and details, it is recommended to check recent Portuguese news outlets, official court documents, or legal databases.
In the midst of the ongoing debate over the sex industry in Portugal, the Court of Lisbon's decision to release Regina Epsicopo, a Brazilian DJ, Zeus, a PSP agent, and a third partner, has sparked general-news discussions given their previous charges of tax fraud related to their involvement with a massage parlor in Cascais and Lisbon. This decision also falls within the broader context of the Constitutional Court's arguments concerning the imprisonment of those recruiting clients for prostitution without coercion, bringing the politics of sex work into focus.
