Jean-Claude Van Damme has been accused of getting intercourse with a number of Romanian ladies he knew have been trafficked.
CNN affiliate Antena 3 reported Wednesday {that a} prison grievance was filed with the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT), alleging that the married martial artist-turned-actor, 64, engaged in sexual relations with 5 ladies trafficked by a prison group believed to be led by Romanian businessman and modeling company proprietor Morel Bolea.
The ladies have been allegedly introduced to Van Damme — who can be a martial artist and bodybuilder — as a “reward,” and the alleged acts happened in Cannes at an occasion he organized, in line with Antena 3 CNN.
Jean-Claude Van Damme has been accused of getting intercourse with a number of Romanian ladies he knew have been trafficked. Getty Photos
A prison grievance was filed with the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT). WireImage
A timeframe for the alleged acts was not famous.
Legal professional Adrian Cuculis, who represents one of many alleged victims, advised the outlet that the ladies “have been in a state of vulnerability, with the suspicion that they have been exploited inside the which means of Article 182 of the Legal Code.
“At one level in Cannes, at an occasion organized by Jean-Claude Van Damme, a number of Romanians who’re at the moment being investigated for the institution of a prison group and pimping allegedly supplied Jean-Claude Van Damme 5 Romanian ladies — picture fashions in Romania — for him to have sexual relations [with],” Cuculis advised the outlet, in line with an English translation.
The grievance alleges that the martial artist-turned-actor engaged in sexual relations with 5 ladies trafficked by a prison group believed to be led by Morel Bolea. Matt Winkelmeyer
The ladies have been allegedly introduced to Van Damme as a “reward,” and the alleged acts happened in Cannes at an occasion he organized. Getty Photos
“The one who acquired these advantages knew their situation. From the witness statements, it is extremely clear that Jean-Claude Van Damme knew that these folks have been being exploited.”
One of many ladies who witnessed the alleged acts reported what she noticed to prosecutors, which prompted DIICOT to open a prison investigation, per Antena 3 CNN.
On condition that the alleged acts happened in Cannes, the Excessive Court docket of Cassation in France should now authorize the initiation of prison proceedings.
An legal professional for one of many alleged victims stated the ladies “have been in a state of vulnerability, with the suspicion that they have been exploited inside the which means of Article 182 of the Legal Code.” Ron Galella Assortment by way of Getty Photos
Van Damme is pictured right here with spouse Gladys Portugues in 1992. Getty Photos
As soon as recognized, the alleged perpetrators within the case will then be summoned to Romania to present statements, Antena 3 CNN reported.
In line with Cuculis, the “outrageous” case is a component of a bigger investigation into human trafficking and the trafficking of minors that started in 2020 by Romania’s prosecutor’s workplace.
Reps for Van Damme — whose appearing credit embody “Kickboxer,” “Double Affect,” “Avenue Fighter” and “Double Workforce” — didn’t instantly reply to Web page Six’s request for remark.