Jean-Claude Van Damme Accused in Human Trafficking Case
The Belgian actor Jean-Claude Van Damme is embroiled in a case being investigated by DIICOT Iasi involving a network of trafficking of minors and individuals. He is accused of benefiting from the sexual services of trafficked Romanian women, as stated by lawyer Adrian Cuculis. DIICOT confirmed to HotNews that a complaint was filed against the actor on Monday evening.
Allegations and Implications of the Case
The criminal case managed by DIICOT Iasi targets a possible network of minors and human trafficking allegedly run by “guru” Morel Bolea with international implications, according to lawyer Adrian Cuculis. Van Damme is accused of engaging in sexual activities with five Romanian girls, who were reportedly gifted to him, as per the lawyer. One victim provided detailed testimony, claiming the incidents occurred in Cannes, France.
- Accusations state that Van Damme exploited a person known to be a victim of exploitation.
DIICOT officials confirmed to HotNews that a complaint addressing the accusations made by lawyer Adrian Cuculis was sent to the central DIICOT email address on Monday evening for review and appropriate action.
Morel Bolea and the Allegations Against Him
Morel Bolea, the leader of associations Eurodemos and Kasta Morrely in Iasi, was detained by DIICOT Iasi prosecutors in November 2022 on charges of trafficking minors. Initially, Iasi Tribunal ordered his preventive arrest, but later the Court of Appeal decided to investigate him while remaining at liberty.
In 2020, DIICOT prosecutors conducted raids two years after Libertatea’s revelations about sexual and psychological abuses suffered by young women in Eurodemos and Kasta Morrely organizations.
An investigation by journalist Matei Bărbulescu in Libertatea, with support from Rise Project, exposed how young women were lured into these organizations and subjected to various abuses.
The investigation into Bolea’s case remains ongoing. Last year, he contested the prolonged investigations, leading Iasi Tribunal to set a six-month deadline for prosecutors to conclude the inquiry, which has not been met.
- It was alleged that minors were recruited between 2000-2016 through an NGO and modeling agency in Iasi and later sexually exploited through psychological coercion and emotional manipulation.
- Five victims have been identified so far in the investigations.
Conclusion
The allegations against Jean-Claude Van Damme and the implications of the case involving Morel Bolea shed light on the dark realities of human trafficking and exploitation. As investigations continue, the legal system aims to bring justice to the victims affected by these heinous crimes.
FAQs
1. What are the accusations against Jean-Claude Van Damme?
Van Damme is accused of benefiting from the sexual services of trafficked Romanian women in a case investigated by DIICOT Iasi.
2. What is Morel Bolea accused of?
Morel Bolea, the leader of Eurodemos and Kasta Morrely, is charged with trafficking minors and is under investigation for alleged abuses within the organizations.