02/17/2026
****Press Release****
On 02/17/2026, the Hardyston Township Police Department executed a court authorized search warrant at Aroma Spa (3612 State Route 23) following an investigation into allegations of unlawful activity. The investigation began after the department received information regarding suspected illegal conduct occurring at the establishment. Subsequently, the following two individuals were taken into custody and charged with the following:
Mihwa Bang (55 years old) of Flushing, NY – N.J.S.A 2C:34-1b(8 ) Prostitution (DP)
Won Youngok (63 years old) of Flushing, NY – N.J.S.A. 2C:34-1B(2) Promoting Prostitution (3rd Degree) and N.J.S.A 2C:21-25A Money Laundering (3rd Degree).
The filed complaints are merely accusations pending proper disposition in a court of law, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
A special thanks to the West Milford Police Department, Sussex County Narcotics Task Force, NJSP, Andover Township Police Department, Franklin Borough Police Department, Hopatcong Borough Police Department, Vernon Township Police Department and the Division of Consumer Affairs.