Thorbjørn Jagland

Thorbjørn Jagland, a former Prime Minister of Norway and former Secretary General of the Council of Europe, is currently under investigation for "gross corruption" due to alleged links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Norwegian economic crime police unit, Økokrim, opened the investigation following disclosures in files related to Epstein. Jagland's lawyer has stated that he denies criminal liability and is willing to cooperate with the investigation. Recently, Jagland was hospitalized, reportedly due to the stress arising from the case. The Council of Europe lifted his immunity, paving the way for the charges. His case is part of a broader scrutiny of connections between prominent figures and Epstein, prompting investigations in Norway and elsewhere.