India, May 28 -- A heart-wrenching case of abuse in France has shocked the entire world as a man not only raped and tortured his girlfriend for 25 years but also sold her to over 450 men to be raped by them. The accused, a 51-year-old bank manager, has been jailed for 25 years.

He has been accused of using the pretext of sadomasochistic sex games to manipulate his partner into torture and rape, including by strangers he "recruited" online. His ex-partner, 42, said he exerted "psychological control" over her and also forced her into prostitution.

French Banker Sold Ex-Girlfriend to Over 487 Men

The accused argued that his ex-girlfriend consented to the acts, adding that "he did not think he was hurting her." She, however, said he exerte...