🏛️🔍 French police investigate Epstein links at Arab World Institute
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French police are investigating former culture minister Jack Lang and his daughter for alleged tax fraud linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Searches were conducted at the Arab World Institute in Paris following the release of U.S. Department of Justice documents. Jack Lang has resigned from his position at the institute, denying any wrongdoing. A special team has been formed to analyze evidence related to Epstein's crimes involving French citizens.
Key points
- French authorities are investigating former culture minister Jack Lang and his daughter for alleged tax fraud.
- The investigation was triggered by documents from the U.S. Department of Justice related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Lang resigned from his position at the Arab World Institute amid the ongoing scrutiny.
- A special team has been formed to analyze evidence implicating French citizens in Epstein's crimes.
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Facts
- Searches at the Arab World Institute occurred on 16 February 2026.
- The investigation into Jack and Caroline Lang was opened on 6 February 2026.
- Caroline Lang is a beneficiary of five million dollars in Epstein's will.
- Jack Lang's name appears 673 times in Epstein's files.
Quotes
- I was not involved in the rest — Jack Lang
- I thought it was a good idea — Jack Lang
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