AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - A group of brothel owners that represents
nearly a third of the prostitutes in Amsterdam's famed red light
district have challenged a decision to revoke their licenses, the city
said Friday.
The city notified the owners of 37 brothels and sex show venues on
Nov. 30 they would be closed because of suspected involvement in money
laundering. The brothel owners maintain their financial problems are caused by banks refusing to do business with them.
In its statement, the city said it would wait for a court ruling to
take action. The case will likely be heard in mid-January, the city
said.
The brothels represent around 300 of the district's scantily clad
"windows" prostitutes who stand behind windows and tap their fingers
against the glass to attract customers.
The narrow streets near Amsterdam's center have been a hangout for
prostitutes since the city was the hub of a global trading empire
during the Netherlands' 17th century Golden Age. - AP
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