Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts have charged three people with operating sophisticated high-end brothels in greater Boston and eastern Virginia that provided sexual services to elected officials, executives in tech/pharma industries, doctors, military officers, and government contractors with security clearances. The brothels charged clients between $350-600 per hour depending on requested services, which were paid in cash. Appointments took place in rented luxury apartments costing up to $5,600 per month. Websites used to advertise prostitutes included verification processes requiring clients provide personal details including employer and references before booking appointments.