What to know about the sex allegations against Jean-Claude Van Damme

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7 Apr 2025 • 11:32 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme is reportedly facing criminal charges in Romania for allegedly having sexual relations with five trafficked women.
  • The incident allegedly occurred in Cannes, France, where Van Damme is accused of receiving the women as a "gift" from a criminal group.
  • A criminal complaint has reportedly been filed with the Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT).
  • Attorney Adrian Cuculis, who is representing one of the women, told Romania's Antena 3 they were “in a state of vulnerability”.
  • Van Damme's representatives have been contacted for comment, but no statement has been released yet. This incident is reportedly part of a larger, ongoing investigation into human trafficking.

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