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Poland to seek help from two other countries in epstein investigation
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 11, 2026
3 min readLast updated: March 11, 2026
Quick Summary
Poland will request assistance from France and Sweden to secure evidence for its human trafficking probe tied to Jeffrey Epstein files, amid indications of possible exploitation on Polish soil.
Poland to Seek France, Sweden Assistance in Epstein Human Trafficking Case
Poland's Investigation into Epstein-Linked Human Trafficking
Request for International Cooperation
WARSAW, March 11 (Reuters) - Poland will ask two other European countries for information and evidence needed for its investigation into human trafficking related to late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
In a statement, they said documents from the Epstein files indicated a reasonable suspicion that human trafficking had taken place in Poland. They did not name the European countries they would contact but a source familiar with the matter told Reuters the prosecutors would ask France and Sweden for help.
Background on Epstein Files and International Connections
The U.S. Justice Department's release of millions of internal documents related to Epstein has revealed the late financier and sex offender's ties to many prominent people in politics, finance, academia and business - both before and after he pleaded guilty in 2008 to prostitution charges.
Poland's Domestic Response
In February, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Poland would launch an investigation into possible links between Epstein and Russian intelligence, as well as any offences affecting Polish citizens.
The Polish National Prosecutor's Office confirmed in its statement that it had initiated an investigation into human trafficking committed in the period from 2009 to August 2019 on the territory of Poland and other countries.
Details of the Human Trafficking Allegations
Prosecutors suspect the trafficking consisted of recruiting women and girls for work abroad under false pretences and of then transporting them outside Poland and handing them over to other people for sexual exploitation, the statement said.
Key Individuals and International Links
Daniel Siad's Involvement
Files reviewed by Reuters show that a man called Daniel Siad had informed Epstein about his travels through Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, among other countries, scouting for models.
Connection to Jean-Luc Brunel
He also mentioned his cooperation with Jean-Luc Brunel, a key suspect and longtime Epstein associate, who died in a French prison in 2022.
Background of Daniel Siad
According to Polish media reports, Siad was born in Algeria and moved to Sweden at the age of 23.
Reuters reached out to him on two phone numbers and an e-mail address found in the files, but has not yet received answers to questions sent.
In February, Swedish newspaper Expressen quoted Siad as saying he had never committed a crime and was open to talking to investigators in any interested country.
(Reporting by Anna Koper and Marek Strzelecki; Editing by Gareth Jones)
Key Takeaways
- •Polish prosecutors are expanding the investigation internationally by reaching out to France and Sweden for evidence related to Epstein-linked trafficking in Poland.
- •The probe follows revelations in millions of U.S. Justice Department documents suggesting recruitment of Polish women and girls for sexual exploitation abroad.
- •This investigation parallels international efforts—France has opened its own Epstein-linked probes—highlighting broader European dimensions of the case.
Frequently Asked Questions about Poland to seek help from two other countries in Epstein investigation
1Why is Poland investigating links to Jeffrey Epstein?
Polish prosecutors suspect human trafficking took place in Poland related to Jeffrey Epstein, based on evidence from U.S. files.
2Which countries is Poland seeking help from in the Epstein investigation?
Poland will request information and cooperation from France and Sweden for its Epstein human trafficking probe.
3What are the main allegations in Poland's Epstein investigation?
The investigation alleges women and girls were recruited in Poland for work abroad under false pretences and then trafficked for sexual exploitation.
4Who is Daniel Siad and what is his role in the investigation?
Daniel Siad is a man whose communications about travelling through Poland and working with Jean-Luc Brunel were discovered in the Epstein files.
5What time period is Poland's investigation focused on?
The investigation covers alleged human trafficking activities from 2009 to August 2019.
