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Fox News
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Jean-Claude Van Damme hits back at 'grotesque' sex trafficking allegations
Jean-Claude Van Damme called the sex-trafficking allegations against him "absurd" and "grotesque." Van Damme has been accused of knowingly engaging in a sexual encounter with a group of sex-trafficked women, according to multiple reports. "We have become aware of articles alleging an alleged affair in Cannes involving Mr. Jean-Claude Van Damme. The reported facts are both grotesque and non-existent," Patrick Goavec, the actor's agent, told Fox News Digital. "Mr. Van Damme does not wish to comment or fuel this rumor, which is as absurd as it is unfounded," the statement concluded. The statement has been translated from French. A criminal complaint against Van Damme detailing the allegations was filed with the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT), Romanian outlet Antena 3 reported. "Several Romanians who are currently being investigated for forming a criminal group and pimping, allegedly offered Jean-Claude Van Damme five Romanian women – photo models in Romania – for him to have sexual relations with. The person who received those benefits knew their condition," attorney Adrian Cuculis told the outlet. The alleged encounter occurred in Cannes, where Van Damme received a "gift" of five Romanian women and reportedly knew they were victims of a sex-trafficking ring. Cuculis explained that the women "were in a state of vulnerability" with "suspicion that they were exploited," according to Atena 3. The next step in the case would be for the High Court of Cassation in France to sign off on criminal proceedings before each suspect would be required to give statements in Romania. Van Damme gained fame in the '80s with his breakout role in "Bloodsport." The Belgian actor quickly became known for his action films, including "Universal Soldier," "Double Impact," "Street Fighter" and "Kickboxer." The 64-year-old movie star has two projects currently in pre-production after starring in "The Gardener" in 2025.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jean-Claude Van Damme accused of having sex with victims of sex trafficking
The Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) has reportedly filed a criminal complaint against Belgian actor Jean-Claude Van Damme. According to CNN affiliate, Antena 3, the 64-year-old martial artist-turned-actor, best known for his roles in Kickboxer, Double Impact and Street Fighter, is reportedly facing legal action in Romania for knowingly having sex with several women who were victims of sex trafficking. The actor allegedly met with several people also under investigation for sex trafficking crimes who offered to let him have sex with five Romanian models as a "gift." One of these people is believed to be Romanian businessman and modeling agency owner Morel Bolea. This alleged incident is said to have taken place in Cannes and a timeframe was not noted. Adrian Cuculis, the lawyer of one of the alleged victims, stated: 'At an event organised by Jean-Claude Van Damme in Cannes, several Romanians, who are currently under investigation for forming a criminal group and pimping, allegedly offered Jean-Claude Van Damme five Romanian women - photo models in Romania - for sex.' He added: 'The person who received these services was aware of their condition.' According to Cuculis, the incident involving Jean-Claude Van Damme is part of a larger investigation launched in 2020 by the Romanian prosecutor's office into trafficking in human beings and minors. Considering the location of the alleged acts, the French Court de Cassation has to authorise the initiation of criminal proceedings so that the suspects can be summoned to Romania.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jean-Claude Van Damme accused of sleeping with trafficking victims
Jean-Claude Van Damme is accused of sleeping with victims of a sex trafficking ring in Romania. According to a report published by CNN affiliate Antena 3, the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) is probing claims that Van Damme, 64, had sex with women he knew were being sex trafficked by Morel Bolea's criminal group. The Street Fighter star allegedly accepted sex with the women as a 'gift' while in Cannes and is accused of knowing the victims were part of a trafficking network. Adrian Cuculis, a lawyer for one of the women, said in a statement translated by Page Six that the women were 'in a state of vulnerability.' 'At one point in Cannes, at an event organized by Jean-Claude Van Damme, several Romanians who are currently being investigated for the establishment of a criminal group and pimping allegedly offered Jean-Claude Van Damme five Romanian women — photo models in Romania — for him to have sexual relations (with),' Cuculis told the outlet, according to a translation. Cuculis alleges that 'it is very clear that Jean-Claude Van Damme knew that these people were being exploited.' The allegations against Van Damme were uncovered by authorities during a probe of human trafficking and the trafficking of minors that began in 2020. Van Damme was implicated after an unnamed young women 'witnessed the moment in Cannes' when the actor was allegedly 'given Romanian women.' Because the alleged crimes took place in France, the French government reportedly has to sign off on any criminal proceedings. Van Damme, who has yet to respond to the allegations, isn't the only famous face who has been accused of crimes stemming from sex trafficking in Romania. Controversial social media influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been charged with human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women in the country. mdaniell@ Jean-Claude Van Damme's wife files for divorce Jean-Claude Van Damme storms out of 'boring' interview
