An investigation for "rape and sexual assault on a minor" was opened on Monday targeting Gerald Marie, former European director of the Elite modeling agency.

Several reports of ex-models and a complaint from a former journalist had been filed.

An investigation was opened, in particular for rape of minors, targeting Gérald Marie, former European director of the Elite modeling agency, following the complaint of a former BBC journalist and three reports of ex-models .

This is what AFP learned on Monday from the Paris prosecutor's office.

Investigation entrusted to the Brigade for the protection of minors

The investigation into this complaint and these reports revealed by

20 Minutes

was opened Monday for "rape and sexual assault as well as rape and sexual assault on a minor" and entrusted to the Brigade for the protection of minors, it was also added source.

In the Sunday Times, Saturday, Gerald Marie "categorically denied" the accusations against him.

He is now the owner of a Parisian modeling agency, Oui Management.