The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike Jeffries, has recently been arrested on serious charges related to sex trafficking.

This shocking development has raised many eyebrows, considering Jeffries’ prominent role in the fashion industry.

Details of the Arrest

Alongside Jeffries, his British partner, Matthew Smith, and another individual, Jim Jacobson, were also taken into custody on Thursday in Brooklyn.

The allegations against the trio are grave: they are accused of sexually exploiting and abusing young men during parties hosted not only in the U.S. but also internationally.

Background of the Investigation

Prosecutors from the Eastern District of New York began their investigation back in January after a man came forward, claiming he had been abused by Jeffries and Smith, who are 80 and 61 years old, respectively.

The shocking claims did not end there; a recent BBC documentary alleged that the two men engaged in sex trafficking between 2009 and 2015.

In this documentary, accusers Barrett Pall and David Bradberry stated they were lured into what they thought were legitimate modeling opportunities through a middleman, Jacobson, only to find themselves subjected to sexual exploitation.

Allegations of Coercion

The disturbing accounts don’t stop with Pall and Bradberry.

Numerous other men have also reported being approached and pressured to attend lavish sex parties organized for Jeffries’ amusement.

These allegations paint a troubling picture of abuse and exploitation tied to Jeffries’ high-profile lifestyle.

Jeffries’ Legacy at Abercrombie

Mike Jeffries, who stepped down from his position at Abercrombie in 2014, was instrumental in transforming the company from a struggling retailer of hunting apparel into a sought-after brand for teens.

Despite his success in the fashion world, Jeffries faced significant backlash over the company’s overtly sexual marketing strategies, including provocative billboards and muscular models that alienated many potential customers.