India, Sept. 2 -- A British man has been accused of drugging and subjecting his wife to sexual abuse and rape for over 20 years, along with 12 other men.

The trial against the 60-year-old man, whose identity has not been revealed to ensure privacy for his wife, will begin on Wednesday. He has been accused of conspiring with others to drug and rape his wife while she was unconscious.

The incident, which took place in the Greater Manchester Area, has triggered sharp reactions online due to similarities with the Gisele Pelicot case in France.

As per the BBC, the husband has been indicted on 48 charges. Initially, the man in his 60s denied all charges. A statement from Greater Manchester Police in June stated that he pleaded guilty to 15 o...