Norwegian police search former PM Jagland’s properties over Epstein ties

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFPFebruary 12, 2026 at 09:15 PM

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Norwegian police searched properties belonging to former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland on Thursday as part of a corruption investigation related to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. The probe was initiated after US Department of Justice documents released in January indicated Jagland and/or his family may have stayed at Epstein's residences between 2011 and 2018. Jagland, who served as chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee and secretary-general of the Council of Europe during that period, is now formally suspected of "aggravated corruption." The Council of Europe waived Jagland's diplomatic immunity, enabling the searches. Jagland's lawyer stated that he will cooperate with the investigation, which is examining whether benefits Jagland received could amount to bribery.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

US Department of Justice 40% Anders Brosveet ×250% Norwegian Nobel Committee 50% Council of Europe ×360% Oslo ×260% Okokrim ×370% Pal Lonseth ×270% Jeffrey Epstein ×380% Norway ×390% Thorbjorn Jagland ×9100%

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corruption investigation 90% jeffrey epstein 80% thorbjorn jagland 80% norwegian police 70% aggravated corruption 70% economic crimes 60% passive bribery 50% council of europe 50% diplomatic immunity 50% okokrim 40%