Norway to investigate links between Jeffrey Epstein and foreign office

The Norwegian parliament voted unanimously to appoint an independent investigative commission to examine connections between the foreign office and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking before the vote, the prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, paid tribute to Epstein’s victims and said the files released by the US Department of Justice had clearly shown “it is possible to buy and abuse influence if you are rich enough”.

He added that connections between Norwegians in “trusted and central positions” had been “proven” in the Epstein files and said it was crucial that the circumstances and questions they raise be clarified. The release of the Epstein files in January named multiple figures from the highest echelons of society, including the crown princess and a former prime minister.

The foreign office became entangled after Økokrim said it was investigating Mona Juul, a former ambassador, on suspicion of gross corruption while working at the ministry.

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