AceShowbiz - Jean-Claude Van Damme landed in a serious trouble with the law. The Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) has reportedly received a criminal complaint, alleging the actor had sexual relations with women trafficked by a criminal group.

Attorney Adrian Cuculis, who represents one of the victims, stated that these women were "in a state of vulnerability, with the suspicion that they were exploited within the meaning of Article 182 of the Criminal Code."

According to an indictment obtained by the Romanian publication Hotnews, the incident allegedly took place about 10 years ago in Cannes, France. Van Damme was accused of receiving five Romanian women as a "gift", fully aware that they were victims of human trafficking.

A woman who witnessed the incident has provided crucial evidence to the prosecutors, prompting the DIICOT to initiate a criminal investigation.

The ringleader of this heinous scheme is identified as Morel Bolia, the head of EuroDemos and the Kasta Morrely modeling agency. Bolia is already under investigation for forming a criminal group and exploiting minors through psychological pressure. He was arrested in 2022 as the main suspect in this extensive human trafficking case.

Cuculis noted that the High Court of Cassation in France must authorize criminal proceedings against Van Damme and other suspects, who will then be summoned to Romania for statements.

Van Damme, who most recently lent his voice to the animation "Minions: Rise of Gru," has yet to comment on these serious allegations. As the investigation deepens, the entertainment world watches closely, awaiting his official position on the matter.

This case serves as another stark reminder of the pervasive issue of human trafficking and the continuous need for stringent law enforcement efforts worldwide.