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Lithuania to Seek US Help in Epstein-Linked Trafficking Probe
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 2, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 2, 2026
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Lithuania has launched a pretrial investigation into potential human trafficking linked to Jeffrey Epstein, and is preparing to request U.S. cooperation in the probe.
Lithuania Requests US Cooperation in Epstein-Linked Trafficking Probe
International Investigation into Human Trafficking Allegations
Lithuania's Official Statement
VILNIUS, April 2 (Reuters) - Lithuania is preparing a request to the United States for cooperation in its investigation into potential human trafficking with links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Baltic country's Prosecutor General Vita Grunskiene told Lithuania‘s Ziniu radio on Thursday.
Background on the Investigation
Media Coverage and Reporting
(Reporting by Andrius Sytas, editing by Anna Ringstrom )
Key Takeaways
- •Lithuania’s Prosecutor General confirmed a request for U.S. assistance in an Epstein-linked human trafficking investigation, underscoring the international dimension of the probe.
- •The investigation follows the public release of U.S. Department of Justice documents that mention Lithuanian individuals, prompting pretrial proceedings and calls for scrutiny.
- •President Gitanas Nausėda and Lithuanian authorities are urging a rigorous and principle‑based investigation, with possible international legal support being considered.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lithuania to seek US help in Epstein-linked trafficking probe
1Why is Lithuania seeking US help in a trafficking probe?
Lithuania is seeking US cooperation to aid its investigation into suspected human trafficking with links to Jeffrey Epstein.
2Who announced Lithuania's request for US cooperation?
Prosecutor General Vita Grunskiene announced Lithuania's plans to request US help.
3What is the context of the investigation in Lithuania?
Lithuania is investigating potential human trafficking cases tied to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
4Which authorities reported the news about Lithuania's investigation?
The news was reported by Lithuania's Ziniu radio and covered by Reuters.
