Man, 41, appears in court charged with offences relating to allegedly controlling brothels in Northamptonshire

Chang Xian Wu, of Charminster Road, Bournemouth, appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday January 28.

The 41-year-old faced seven charges, including two counts of fraud by false representation, controlling prostitution for gain, two counts of using a motor vehicle without insurance and two counts of driving otherwise in accordance with a licence.

According to Northamptonshire Police, the charges relate to an investigation into the allegation of controlling of brothels across Northamptonshire.

At the magistrates’ court hearing, Wu was remanded in custody ahead of his appearance at Northampton Crown Court, which is scheduled for March 12, this year.