The FBI has begun an investigation after the BBC revealed claims that the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) sexually exploited and abused men at events he hosted around the world.
Mike Jeffries and his British partner also face a civil lawsuit alleging they ran a sex-trafficking operation.
FBI agents are now interviewing and issuing subpoenas to potential witnesses, the BBC understands.
FBI agents are now interviewing and issuing subpoenas to potential witnesses, the BBC understands.
The investigation is being led by FBI agents specialising in alleged sex crimes, and federal prosecutors from the Eastern District of New York, according to several sources.
The FBI and the US Attorney’s Office both declined to comment.
In October, a BBC documentary and podcast series revealed allegations that Mike Jeffries and his partner Matthew Smith had exploited young men for sex at events they hosted in their New York residences and worldwide in luxurious hotels.
Eight men told the BBC they had attended these events in cities including London, Paris, and Marrakesh between 2009 and 2015.
The FBI has begun an investigation after the BBC revealed claims that the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) sexually exploited and abused men at events he hosted around the world.
FBI agents are now interviewing and issuing subpoenas to potential witnesses, the BBC understands.
Mike Jeffries and his British partner also face a civil lawsuit alleging they ran a sex-trafficking operation.
The investigation is being led by FBI agents specialising in alleged sex crimes, and federal prosecutors from the Eastern District of New York, according to several sources.
FBI agents are now interviewing and issuing subpoenas to potential witnesses, the BBC understands.
FBI agents are now interviewing and issuing subpoenas to potential witnesses, the BBC understands.
The investigation is being led by FBI agents specialising in alleged sex crimes, and federal prosecutors from the Eastern District of New York, according to several sources.
The FBI and the US Attorney’s Office both declined to comment.
In October, a BBC documentary and podcast series revealed allegations that Mike Jeffries and his partner Matthew Smith had exploited young men for sex at events they hosted in their New York residences and worldwide in luxurious hotels.
Eight men told the BBC they had attended these events in cities including London, Paris, and Marrakesh between 2009 and 2015.
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