Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO accused of operating global sex ring exploiting young men
- Former CEO Mike Jeffries accused of running elaborate recruitment scheme to source men for sex events worldwide.
- Jeffries and partner Matthew Smith allegedly engaged in sexual acts with men or directed men at these private events.
- Attendees report being misled, pressured, abused and required to sign NDAs at the events spanning 2009-2015.
- BBC investigation reveals allegations from multiple sources; prosecutors call for sex trafficking probe.
- Abercrombie & Fitch expresses shock, launches investigation, and reaffirms zero tolerance for abuse.