Allegations have surfaced against three strip clubs in Arizona—Bones Cabaret, Skin Cabaret, and Dream Palace—accusing them of drugging and scamming customers out of a staggering $1 million. The lawsuit, filed by 20 individuals in January, paints a disturbing picture of patrons being manipulated and exploited in the clubs’ VIP rooms.
According to reports from Daily Mail, the plaintiffs have come forward with strikingly similar accounts of being drugged and financially swindled during their visits to the clubs. One plaintiff, an Air Force member identified as “Joe,” recounts being charged a jaw-dropping $72,000 after experiencing strange symptoms in a VIP room. He describes feeling disoriented and manipulated, with subsequent memory loss and exorbitant credit card charges. Similar narratives from other plaintiffs detail encounters where they felt compelled to sign legal documents, experienced memory lapses, and were left with hefty bills.
Police reports included in the lawsuit suggest that VIP room entry requirements included providing credit card information, identification, and even thumbprints, adding a layer of coercion to the transactions. In response to the allegations, Todd Borowsky, the owner of the strip clubs, vehemently denies any wrongdoing, labeling the claims as baseless. His attorney, Dennis Wilenchick, argues that the patrons were not drugged and that the dancers involved were independent contractors.
Wilenchick asserts that all services were signed for and that the charges were upheld by credit card companies, likening the situation to gambling losses rather than criminal misconduct. Despite the owner’s denial, plaintiffs like “Bobby,” who was charged a staggering $181,000, share the emotional toll of their experiences. Bobby describes the aftermath as emotionally challenging, impacting not only himself but also his family. With some plaintiffs left burdened by the entirety of the debt, the gravity of the situation is clear.
Authorities, including the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Scottsdale Police Department, are reportedly collaborating with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office on cases against the strip clubs. As the legal proceedings unfold, no trial date has been set, leaving the victims awaiting justice.