Jean-Claude Van Damme, the iconic action star, is under investigation in Romania after being accused of engaging in sexual acts with trafficked women. According to reports from Romanian authorities, Van Damme allegedly accepted sex from five Romanian models, who were being trafficked, as a “gift.” The Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) has filed a criminal complaint, accusing him of knowingly participating in these illicit activities.
The incident is said to have occurred during the Cannes Film Festival, and French authorities may need to approve further legal action. This scandal is not isolated, as other high-profile figures, including Andrew and Tristan Tate, have also faced similar charges in Romania related to sex trafficking.
Van Damme has yet to respond to the accusations, and it remains unclear whether he will face formal charges in France or Romania.
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