Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Allegedly Accused of Manipulating Men for Sexual Gain

The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike Jeffries, and his British partner, Matthew Smith, are facing allegations of exploitation from men recruited for sex events that they hosted around the world. According to a BBC investigation, a highly organized network utilized a middleman to find young men for these events. Eight men have come forward, claiming that they attended these events and experienced exploitation or abuse. Mr. Jeffries and Mr. Smith have not responded to requests for comment, while the middleman denies any wrongdoing and argues that the men participated voluntarily. Abercrombie & Fitch has stated that it is "appalled and disgusted" by the alleged behavior. Two former US prosecutors who reviewed the evidence presented by the BBC have called for an investigation into possible charges of sex trafficking. The article includes personal testimonies from some of the men involved, as well as details about the events and the role of the middleman.