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A federal grand jury in Columbia, South Carolina has returned a 15-count indictment against four individuals from the Charleston area, following a multi-year investigation into sex trafficking, money laundering, and conspiracy offenses.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine Orville and was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in coordination with the Charleston Police Department.
The indictment names Johnathan Dais, 33; Calvin Wolfe, 54; Rose Stoner, also known as Rose Wolfe, 50; and Alexis McInnis, 20, all of Charleston. Prosecutors allege that the defendants participated in a trafficking operation that began in 2016 and continued through 2025.
At least five victims, including one minor, were allegedly recruited, harbored, transported, and forced into commercial sex acts through coercion, deception, or fraud.
Dais faces the most extensive list of charges, including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, attempted sex trafficking of a minor, and multiple financial crimes. He is also accused of making false statements to law enforcement and laundering proceeds generated from unlawful activity.
Wolfe and Stoner are both charged with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. McInnis faces charges related to the use of interstate facilities to promote unlawful activity, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and making false statements.
According to the indictment, Dais acted as the primary organizer of the operation, with Wolfe and Stoner allegedly assisting in recruiting and controlling the victims. McInnis and Dais are both accused of using online platforms and communication tools to advertise or facilitate prostitution.
Investigators also allege that both individuals misled federal authorities during interviews and attempted to conceal financial gains through laundering schemes.
If convicted, the defendants face significant penalties. Sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Money laundering and related conspiracy charges carry a maximum of 20 years in prison.
Dais, Wolfe, and Stoner are currently being held in federal custody pending trial. On July 7, U.S. Magistrate Judge Molly Cherry granted McInnis a $5,000 unsecured bond, allowing her release under court-imposed conditions.
Homeland Security Investigations and Charleston Police are continuing their efforts to identify additional victims. Authorities are asking anyone who may have been exploited by Dais or the other defendants to contact them confidentially at Charleston_ExploitationTips@hsi.dhs.gov with the subject line referencing Johnathan Dais.
All charges in the indictment are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
(Source: U.S. Department of Justice – Southern District of South Carolina)
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