Who’s next after Norway’s Epstein move?

In the wake of unsealed court documents exposing Jeffrey Epstein’s vast web of influence, Norway has taken a bold stand, charging former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland with gross corruption over his alleged ties to the convicted sex offender. The scandal has also forced the resignation of ambassador Mona Juul and sparked probes into other high-profile figures, including links to the crown princess. As Epstein’s shadow lingers, the question looms: which nation will next confront its own entangled elites?

Britain under scrutiny

Fresh Epstein documents have reignited calls for accountability in the UK, where Prince Andrew’s long-standing associations with the disgraced financier continue to haunt the monarchy. Advocacy groups are pushing for a full parliamentary inquiry, citing emails and flight logs that detail multiple encounters. With public outrage mounting, British officials may soon face unavoidable reckonings.

France, too, appears poised for its own Epstein reckoning, as links to modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel—once a close Epstein ally—resurface in the unsealed files. Prosecutors in Paris are reviewing allegations of complicity among elite circles, including politicians and business magnates who attended Epstein’s infamous gatherings. Investigations could expose deeper systemic failures.

Further afield, Sweden and Slovakia are initiating probes into their officials’ Epstein connections, following Norway’s lead. In Sweden, a former diplomat’s emails with Epstein have prompted an ethics review, while Slovakia eyes corruption charges against a ex-minister. This cascade suggests a broader European purge of tainted legacies.

Asia feels the heat

The Epstein scandal‘s tendrils extend to South Asia, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces scrutiny over emails linking him to the financier’s network. Denials from New Delhi ring hollow amid calls for transparency, as unsealed documents reveal communications that could unravel political alliances and expose hidden dealings.

In Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is embroiled in similar revelations, with his name appearing in Epstein’s files alongside invitations to exclusive events. Prosecutors there are weighing investigations, echoing Norway’s decisive action and highlighting how the disgraced mogul’s influence infiltrated global power structures far from American shores.

Further east, Australia’s former leader Kevin Rudd is drawn into the fray, with messages suggesting Epstein sought his counsel on international affairs. As probes gain momentum in these nations, the question persists: will accountability finally cross oceans, delivering justice for victims long silenced?

Middle East fallout

The Epstein scandal’s reach into the Middle East has claimed its first major casualty, with the resignation of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the head of Dubai’s DP World, after documents revealed hundreds of emails exchanged with the late financier. This exposure highlights how Epstein cultivated ties with influential business leaders, potentially for financial schemes that spanned borders and raised ethical alarms.

Further Epstein files disclose a 2011 email outlining plans to access Libya’s frozen state assets, suggesting the disgraced mogul eyed opportunistic deals amid regional turmoil. Such revelations have prompted calls for investigations in the region, underscoring the financier’s strategy to leverage chaos for personal gain while victims’ quests for justice gain new urgency.

Ties to the Oslo Accords add another layer, as Norwegian negotiator Terje Rød-Larsen’s Epstein connections question the integrity of Middle East peace efforts. With illicit loans and visa fraud allegations surfacing, this scandal could erode trust in diplomatic legacies, pushing more nations to confront their hidden entanglements with Epstein’s network.

Africa awakens to Epstein ties

Unsealed Epstein documents have spotlighted his African connections, from Kenyan recruiters to Tanzanian business deals that allegedly facilitated his operations. Revelations detail ties to presidents and heirs in South Africa, prompting calls for probes into how the financier’s influence infiltrated elite circles and potentially enabled exploitation across the continent.

In the Republic of Congo, Epstein’s involvement in a proposed private bank for oil funds, pushed by figures like Peter Mandelson, has ignited scandals. These files expose opportunistic schemes amid resource-rich nations, urging African governments to investigate complicity and safeguard vulnerable populations from such predatory networks.

Latin America isn’t spared, with Costa Rica emerging hundreds of times in Epstein records, linked to property dealings and hidden assets. Venezuelan elites, including sanctioned businessmen, exchanged favors with the disgraced mogul, fueling demands for transparency and accountability that could topple more regional power players.