News Summary
Runping ‘Lisa’ Huang and Chunxiu ‘Eva’ Xu have been arrested for their involvement in a human trafficking operation across multiple metro Detroit cities. Huang faces multiple serious charges, including forced labor and prostitution, while Xu is also charged with human trafficking. Authorities are investigating additional victims as part of ongoing efforts to combat trafficking in the region.
Oakland County, MI – Two Women Arrested for Human Trafficking
Runping “Lisa” Huang and Chunxiu “Eva” Xu were arrested in connection with a human trafficking operation that spanned multiple metro Detroit cities, including Novi, Farmington, and Livonia. Huang, a resident of Southfield, faces a series of serious charges related to the operation, while Xu, from Farmington Hills, is also charged with human trafficking.
Runping “Lisa” Huang has been charged with:
- Human trafficking enterprise for forced labor
- Human trafficking enterprise for commercial sexual activity
- Prostitution for accepting earnings
- Transporting a person for the purpose of prostitution
Chunxiu “Eva” Xu is charged with:
- Human trafficking enterprise for forced labor
- Transporting a person for the purpose of prostitution
Both individuals are currently in jail, with Huang’s bond set at $50,000 and Xu’s bond at $150,000.
Details of the Human Trafficking Operation
According to authorities, victims of the trafficking operation were forced to provide sexual services and work long hours, enduring 12-hour days, seven days a week. Many of the victims did not speak English, lacked access to transportation, and were required to surrender their earnings to Huang. This indicates a systematic exploitation of vulnerable individuals, amplifying the severity of the charges against both women.
Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
The arrests of Huang and Xu coincide with the Oakland County prosecutor’s office’s ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking. Since November 2024, the prosecutor’s office has brought forward 27 cases against traffickers in the county. Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald highlighted the long-standing issue of human trafficking in the region and emphasized the urgent need for law enforcement to achieve justice for victims and hold traffickers accountable.
Related Arrest in Pontiac
Additionally, in a separate human trafficking case, a Pontiac man named Trevor Andrew Scarbrough has been arrested and is facing seven felony charges. His charges include human trafficking enterprise resulting in commercial sexual activity. Scarbrough was apprehended on May 8, 2025, following the execution of a search warrant at his residence based on a received tip.
Scarbrough is accused of trafficking a woman for over a year and has also faced additional charges, including sodomy and keeping a house of prostitution. His bond is set at $1 million, and if he is released, he will be required to wear a GPS tether. A probable cause conference for Scarbrough is scheduled for May 20 at Michigan’s 50th District Court.
Community Awareness and Victim Support
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has indicated that detectives believe there may be additional victims in the Scarbrough case and are actively encouraging anyone who may have been victimized to come forward and contact them. This outreach is part of a broader initiative to ensure victims of human trafficking receive the support they need and to dismantle trafficking operations in the region.
Conclusion
As these cases continue to develop, the arrests of Huang, Xu, and Scarbrough shed light on the critical issue of human trafficking in the metro Detroit area, highlighting the importance of community awareness and law enforcement’s dedication to combating these crimes.
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Additional Resources
- Patch: Two Oakland County Women Charged with Human Trafficking
- CBS News: Pontiac Man Charged with Trafficking Woman
- WLNS: Pontiac Man Charged for Sex Trafficking Crimes
- ClickOnDetroit: Pontiac Man Accused of Sex Trafficking
- WXYZ: Waterford Man Charged with Human Trafficking
- Wikipedia: Human Trafficking
- Google Search: Human Trafficking Resources
- Google Scholar: Human Trafficking
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Human Trafficking
- Google News: Human Trafficking in Michigan
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