Achareeya Spurr

Achareeya Spurr, 49, has been convicted in the UK for her role as the leader of a prostitution and human trafficking ring, which she reportedly referred to as the "Ice Queen" operation. The ring operated multiple brothels across Lewisham, London, and 22 other locations in the capital and the south-east of England.

Key Facts and Legal Proceedings:

• Charges: Spurr was charged with conspiring to arrange or facilitate the travel of another person with a view to exploitation and conspiring to control prostitution for gain. Her husband, Chin Ping, and two "lieutenants," Ugur Sahin and Sarunyoo Siriwan (Spurr's son), were also charged with the same counts, with Ping, Sahin, and Siriwan facing an additional charge of assisting unlawful immigration to the UK.
• Modus Operandi: Spurr trafficked women, primarily from Thailand, into the UK, forcing them to work 14-hour days for as little as £50 a day. Their passports were confiscated, and they were threatened with immigration reporting or exposure to their families if they complained. The women were also subjected to "debt bondage," owing Spurr £25,000 for flights, visas, and other expenses.
• Court Appearances and Trial: Spurr, along with her co-defendants, appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court on October 24, 2025, and were remanded in custody. Their case was subsequently heard at Woolwich Crown Court. The trial lasted five weeks.
• Conviction: Achareeya Spurr and her co-defendants were convicted of operating the prostitution ring.
• Upcoming Sentencing: Spurr is scheduled to appear for sentencing on September 17, 2026, while Ping, Siriwan, and Sahin are due to be sentenced on September 18, 2026.

Public court records indicate hearings related to this case (reference 01MP1093725) at Woolwich Crown Court on various dates in May 2026, including May 19, May 26, and May 27.