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Police said seized documents which they allege show the residence was operating as a bawdy house, including a score book listing the names of various females, including the girl, services rendered and prices.

The also allege the documents included a list of house rules for females employees, paraphernalia consistent with the operation of a bawdy house, online ads including one for the youth and work schedules.

The lawsuit also claims that 17 firearms of various makes, models and calibers, some of which were improperly secured, were seized along with several thousand rounds of ammunition.

It alleges that Dela Fuente and Nelson operated an escort service through a website.

The director says in the suit that administrative forfeiture proceedings were initiated in a bid to get the money but that on Feb. 26, a notice of dispute to those proceedings was received from Dela Fuente claiming an interest in the money.

“The money is proceeds and an instrument of unlawful activity,” says the lawsuit.

“The money has been used by Mr. Nelson and Ms. Dela Fuente to engage in unlawful activities which variously resulted in, or were likely to result in, the acquisition of property or an interest in property, or caused, or were likely to cause serious bodily harm.”

The suit seeks to have the money forfeited to the director.

No response has yet been filed to the lawsuit which contains allegations that have not been tested in court.

A woman named Riza who answered the phone at the escort website at first requested a personal meeting, then directed a reporter to her lawyer but declined to identify the lawyer.