Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, 80, was arrested Tuesday with two other associates. Jeffries is charged with one count of sex trafficking plus 15 counts of interstate prostitution.

“As alleged in the indictment, former Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith and their recruiter James Jacobson used their money and influence to prey on vulnerable men for their sexual gratification,” it said. United States Attorney Breon Peace. “Today's arrests demonstrate that my Office and our law enforcement partners will not rest until anyone who engages in interstate sex trafficking or prostitution, regardless of their wealth or power, is brought to justice.”

An investigation by the FBI and federal prosecutors in Brooklyn alleges that Jeffries, who was CEO of the clothing brand from 1992 to 2014, used his position at the company to bring aspiring male models to events in New York and around the world to sex. It is stated in the indictment the crimes took place between December 2008 and March 2015 and that the men believed participating “could provide modeling opportunities with Abercrombie or otherwise benefit their careers.”

The indictment alleges that while Jeffries was CEO, a “network of employees, contractors and security professionals” helped run a business “that was dedicated to fulfilling their sexual desires” and made sure the whole thing was kept quiet. .

Jeffries previously “vehemently denied it.” allegations against the BBC. Abercrombie told the outlet last year that he was investigating and was “horrified and disgusted”.

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The company declined to comment on Jeffries' arrest USA Today.