At least 15 Known Illicit Massage Businesses Shut Down in New Hampshire, AG Says

Meg Chant, program director of The Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, described what the fronts may look like.

"They might have boarded up windows, they might have operating hours that are not what you would expect for an above board massage establishment," Chant said.

Representatives from the Coalition said they will be working closely with the Human Trafficking Collaborative Task Force to push for a statewide licensing process for massage businesses.

"We'll also be working with landlords and property owners to raise awareness and help prevent traffickers from operating under the radar," Coalition representatives said in a news release. "This is a critical moment to move from enforcement to long-term prevention — and we’re committed to helping lead that effort."
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Chant said this work is needed to get victims out of these traumatic environments and onto the road towards healing. "Glad to see the Department of Justice working to shut down illicit massage businesses and then looking ahead to continued enforcement and prevention as we move forward," she said. 

WMUR
July 11, 2025

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