LOS ANGELES
Andrey Thanh Nguyen aka “Cosmo” has been charged with raping and drugging five women between the ages of 18 to 21 in 2021 and 2023 in Los Angeles and West Hollywood, officials stated.
“The violence and trauma that the five survivors in this case endured is abhorrent and will not be tolerated,” District Attorney George Gascón said. “My office is committed to working tirelessly to prevent sexual assault, support survivors, and hold abusers accountable. We encourage any additional victims of Andrey Thanh Nguyen to come forward.”
Andrey Thanh Nguyen, 37, was charged with seven counts of rape by use of drugs; three counts of sexual penetration by anesthesia or controlled substance; one count of forcible rape; one count of oral copulation by anesthesia or controlled substance; one count of sale/transportation/offer to sell a controlled substance; and one count of sexual battery.
Nguyen pleaded not guilty at an arraignment Thursday.
Anyone who believes they may be a victim should call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Special Victims Bureau at 562-946-7960.
The case was investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles Police Department.
