Jean-Claude Van Damme accused of ties to Human Trafficking ring—was the “Gift” a crime?

Jean-Claude Van Damme is under investigation after shocking allegations link him to a human trafficking case.

According to CNN’s Antena 3 channel, Jean-Claude Van Damme found himself at the heart of a scandal after reports of his involvement in a case relating to human trafficking and organized prostitution. This surprising news created considerable uproar on social media, and it landed Van Damme at the center of a scandal.

During an event that took place in Cannes, France, the well-known Belgian actor, who is known for films such as Kickboxer, Double Impact, and Street Fighter, reportedly met numerous individuals who are currently being investigated for sex trafficking charges.

According to the allegations, Van Damme was presented with a “gift” consisting of five Romanian models who were reportedly victims of a human trafficking ring during this event.

A lawyer for one of the victims, Adrian Koukoulis, stated that “the person who received these services (referring to Van Damme) was aware that the women were victims of human trafficking.” Koukoulis, who represents one of the victims, was referring to Van Damme.

In addition, he stated that this particular occurrence is merely a component of a more comprehensive investigation that was initiated by the Romanian Public Prosecutor’s Office in the year 2020. The investigation is centered on an organized criminal network that is involved in the exploitation of women and juveniles.

Jean-Claude Van Damme is being accused of committing a crime.
A criminal complaint has been officially filed against Van Damme by the Romanian Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT), which is a move that may result in a criminal summons being issued to him. The Romanian side must obtain legal authority from the French Court of Cassation before taking any court action. This is due to the fact that the alleged incident took place in France.

It has also been reported that Muriel Pulea, a Romanian businessman and owner of a modeling agency, is one of the individuals who was engaged in offering the “gift” to Van Damme. Romania is currently investigating Pulea for a similar matter.

However, neither Van Damme nor his legal team have issued an official statement regarding this matter. Meanwhile, the public is waiting for updates on this case, which could ruin the reputation of one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars.