Police arrest 77 over organized prostitution in nightclubs

Beijing police have arrested 77 people on charges of organizing prostitution at three nightclubs in downtown areas.

According to an announcement by the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau on Tuesday, the police are investigating the case and those who have been arrested are likely to be prosecuted after the investigation is concluded.

The announcement has received wide public attention because one of the clubs is located in the Poly Plaza, a landmark building in Chaoyang district that is owned by a State-run conglomerate.