Former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, Michael Jeffries, alongside two other individuals, has been taken into custody in connection with charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution, according to a representative from federal prosecutors who provided information on Tuesday.

While specific details regarding the charges remain undisclosed for the time being, this development arises after a series of sexual misconduct accusations spanning many years. These allegations have been outlined in numerous civil lawsuits as well as through media reports, where young individuals stated that Jeffries enticed them with the offer of modeling opportunities, only to coerce them into engaging in sexual activities.

Attempts to reach out to Brian Bieber, the attorney known to represent Jeffries, for comment did not receive a response. Information regarding legal representation for the other individuals involved has yet to be disclosed.

A news conference involving Brooklyn-based U.S. Attorney Breon Peace, along with officials from the FBI and local police, was set to occur later on Monday to provide more insight into the case.

Michael Jeffries departed from Abercrombie & Fitch in 2014 after a lengthy tenure of 22 years.

In one recent civil lawsuit filed in New York, the retailer was accused of allowing Jeffries to operate a sex trafficking scheme while he was in charge. The lawsuit claimed that employees tasked with recruiting models were actively searching online for vulnerable individuals, some of whom ended up being victims of trafficking.

Response to these allegations from Abercrombie last year included the hiring of an external law firm to conduct a thorough independent investigation, which was prompted by a report containing similar claims aired by the BBC.

The BBC’s investigation featured testimonies from a dozen men who recounted participation in events where sexual acts were allegedly orchestrated by Jeffries and his business associate, Matthew Smith. These activities reportedly took place at various locations, including Jeffries’ home in New York and hotels in cities like London and Paris.

When the civil lawsuit was initiated in New York, Bieber, representing Jeffries, opted not to provide any comments regarding the serious accusations made against his client.