Paris police raid Arab World Institute in connection with Epstein investigation

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Anders HagstromFebruary 16, 2026 at 06:38 PM

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French police raided the Arab World Institute (AWI) in Paris on Monday as part of an investigation into possible connections between former culture minister Jack Lang and Jeffrey Epstein. The search, conducted at AWI headquarters and other locations, sought documents related to Lang, who recently resigned as head of the AWI, a part of France's foreign ministry. Lang and his wife have denied any wrongdoing. The investigation follows the release of millions of documents related to Epstein, prompting Paris prosecutors to establish a dedicated team to review the files. The released files contain a list of over 300 high-profile names, including former presidents, celebrities, and royalty, who are mentioned in various contexts within the documents.

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