Norway Opens Corruption Probe into Former PM Over Epstein Ties

The Norwegian economic crime unit, Økokrim, has officially launched an investigation into former Prime Minister and Nobel Committee Chairman Thorbjørn Jagland. The probe focuses on “aggravated corruption” stemming from his long-standing relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Focus of the Investigation

Investigators are scrutinizing whether Jagland’s positions of power were compromised by the relationship. Key areas of interest include:

• Undue Benefits: Allegations of luxury travel, stays at Epstein’s private residences in New York and Paris, and potential financial loans.
• The 2013 Nobel Meeting: New documents suggest Epstein may have exerted influence during a period when Jagland chaired the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
• Diplomatic Immunity: Økokrim is currently working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to lift Jagland’s international immunity so they can proceed with formal questioning.

The “Epstein Fallout” in Norway

The investigation is part of a broader wave of scrutiny hitting the Norwegian elite. Several high-profile figures have had to answer for their past associations:

Figure	Role	Status
Thorbjørn Jagland	Former PM / Nobel Chair	Under formal criminal investigation.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit	Royal Family	Admitted “poor judgment”; no formal charges.
Børge Brende	WEF CEO / Former Minister	Subject of an internal WEF ethics review.
Mona Juul	Diplomat	Suspended pending an internal inquiry.

Jagland’s Defense

In a public statement, Jagland expressed deep regret, characterizing the relationship as a result of “poor judgment.” He maintains that while he visited Epstein’s properties, he was entirely unaware of the scale of Epstein’s criminal activities at the time and denies any exchange of political favors.