US EditionNorway police open investigation into ex-prime minister Jagland over Epstein files
Norwegian police investigate former PM Thorbjorn Jagland for aggravated corruption over gifts, travel, and loans linked to Jeffrey Epstein, based on recently released US DOJ files.
- Norwegian police have opened an investigation into Thorbjorn Jagland regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, seeking to lift his diplomatic immunity for the inquiry.
- Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated that there are reasonable grounds for the investigation due to Jagland's influential past roles.
- Jagland acknowledged poor judgment in his connections with Epstein, indicating that financial benefits could violate the Nobel Institute's code of ethics.
- Police have requested that the foreign ministry lift Jagland's immunity due to his former diplomatic role.
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Norway investigates former prime minister over Epstein ties
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Authorities in Norway have opened an investigation into former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland on suspicions of corruption following revelations of his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Thorbjørn Jagland was not only Prime Minister, but also Secretary General of the Council of Europe and head of the Nobel Committee. The Epstein files put the Norwegian in distress.
Thorbjørn Jagland was not only Prime Minister, but also Secretary General of the Council of Europe and head of the Nobel Committee. The Epstein files put the Norwegian in distress.
The Epstein scandal is widening in Norway: Crown Princess Mette-Marit and former Prime Minister Jagland are also implicated. Police in Oslo are now investigating on suspicion of corruption.
Besides being prime minister, Thorbjørn Jagland was also chairman of the Nobel Committee and Secretary General of the Council of Europe. In those roles, he had contact with Epstein.
According to papers released last week by US authorities, Epstein and Jagland had contacts between 2016 and 2018, discussed a joint real estate investment and the Norwegian politician came to plan a trip to the millionaire's island.
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