By Matthew Day. A massive police investigation into the activities of three brothel owners, all of whom are now under arrest, has unearthed an apparent system of systematic theft that snared TV stars, sports starts, business executives and, allegedly, a German prince.
One of men arrested was Bert Wollersheim. Dubbed the Red Light King, the year-old shot to national prominence as the star of a fly-on-the-wall documentary about his life and business, and managed to get a following of over 8, on his Facebook page.
The investigation has found that visitors to Mr Wollersheim's Rethel 77 and other brothels in Dusseldorf's red-light district entered a carefully prepared trap. A prostitute has testified that clients were given date-rape drugs already mixed into miniature bottles of alcohol, while others were plied with alcohol and cocaine. Once incapacitated they had their credit cards removed, which were then used to pay for certain services at exorbitant prices. Those who wanted to complain were threatened with the release of a video showing them cavorting with prostitutes.
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The best way to transfer money overseas. Terms and Conditions. Style Book. Weather Forecast. Accessibility links Skip to article Skip to navigation. Thursday 19 December German brothel blackmailed rich and famous clients The owners of a famed German brothel preyed on the rich and famous, drugging clients, running up huge bills on their credit cards and threatening them with blackmail if they queried the bill, it has been revealed.
