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The Abercrombie Guys: 6. Inside the Operation

2023/10/2
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Rhianna Croxford:本集揭露了Abercrombie前CEO Mike Jeffries及其伴侣Matthew Smith组织的性丑闻,涉及精心策划的运作、国际性活动以及多名参与者。通过行程单、证词等证据,展现了该事件的规模和复杂性,以及参与者所受到的操控和诱导。调查显示,该事件并非个体行为,而是一个有组织、高效的网络,涉及大量人员,包括司机、美容师、以及提供迷幻药和润滑剂的人员。 匿名招募者:作为一名在成人电影行业工作的招募者,我通过口耳相传的方式,将符合Abercrombie形象的男性介绍给Jim,Jim负责筛选。每成功推荐一人,可获得1000美元的报酬。我认为参与活动的男性是自愿的,并且可以自主选择参与程度,但整个过程如同经过HR部门的流程,非常正式。 Nathan:作为Mike Jeffries的贴身管家,我参与了多次活动,并提供了润滑剂和迷幻药。这份工作报酬丰厚,让我在五年多的时间里都乐在其中。我认识很多参与活动的男性,他们大多是知情的,并且是为了钱而来。Mike Jeffries和Matthew Smith在公众面前保持完美形象,私下却行为不端。参与活动的男性会收到Matthew Smith通过Mike Jeffries的私人公司支付的现金报酬,金额在500到1500美元之间。Jim负责对参与活动的男性进行初步筛选,并向Matthew Smith汇报。虽然我从这段经历中获得了经济利益,但它也给我带来了负面影响,让我感到后悔和痛苦。

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Rianna Croxford investigates the network supporting events hosted by Mike Jeffries. She uncovers itineraries and speaks with individuals involved, revealing a system with recruiters, staff, and international events.
  • Rianna Croxford connects the dots in the Abercrombie & Fitch investigation.
  • Evidence suggests a well-organized operation for events hosted by Mike Jeffries.
  • Itineraries reveal international events and strict protocols for attendees.
  • Recruiters were paid for referrals, indicating a structured network.

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Do you know how much money I was getting paid?"

A former assistant who travelled with The Abercrombie Guys agrees to talk: "They were trying to act so perfect,” he says - what could they have been hiding?”

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World of Secrets: Season 1 - The Abercrombie Guys is presented and investigated by Rianna Croxford Series Producers: Ruth Evans and Alys Harte Senior Producer: Emma Close Development Producer: Hannah Livingston Investigation Editor: Ed Campbell Podcast Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Executive Editor: Emma Rippon Studio Engineers: Neil Churchill, Andy Fell, Gareth Jones, and Ali Rezakhani Production Coordinators: Debbie Richford and Sophie Hill Commissioning Editor: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Executive: Louise Kattenhorn Assistant Commissioner: Natasha Johansson

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