Paris Authorities Receive New Claims in Jeffrey Epstein Human Trafficking Case
Approximately 20 alleged victims have come forward in Paris as investigations into Epstein’s trafficking network continue.
Paris prosecutors have disclosed that the number of statements from possible victims of Jeffrey Epstein has risen to around 20, intensifying scrutiny into the financier’s human trafficking operations in France.
On May 17, Paris Prosecutor Lore Beko announced on RTL that approximately ten additional alleged victims have contacted authorities, bringing the total number of claims to roughly twenty. The ongoing investigation focuses on identifying intermediaries suspected of facilitating Epstein’s trafficking ring within French territory.
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Prosecutor Beko explained that the current investigative approach prioritizes collecting testimonies from potential victims before advancing to the examination of physical evidence.
“At this stage, no individuals potentially liable have been interrogated,” Beko stated, emphasizing the methodical process of first gathering victim accounts.
Future investigative steps include forensic analysis of data extracted from Epstein’s computer, as well as a review of his phone records and address books to trace connections and networks.
The American financier Jeffrey Epstein was previously convicted in 2008-2009 for running a prostitution ring. Arrested again in July 2019 on charges of coercing minors into prostitution, Epstein was found hanged in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial.
In December 2025, the first batch of documents related to Epstein’s case was released, followed by a substantial disclosure by the U.S. Department of Justice on January 30, 2026. This release included over 3 million pages of files, nearly 2,000 videos, and approximately 180,000 images connected to the case.
The previously unveiled materials have revealed associations with numerous high-profile individuals, including British Prince Andrew, who subsequently lost his royal title amid the scandal. Additionally, JPMorgan agreed to a $290 million settlement with Epstein's victims after years of servicing his accounts.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the case files identify more than 1,200 victims globally.
