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Jean-Claude Van Damme accused of having sex with victims of sex trafficking

Culture • Apr 3, 2025, 2:23 PM
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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. 

Jean-Claude Van Damme during a photocall to promote his film "After Death" on the sideline of the 56th Cannes Film Festival - 2003
Jean-Claude Van Damme during a photocall to promote his film "After Death" on the sideline of the 56th Cannes Film Festival - 2003 AP Photo

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. 

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