French police conducted a raid at the headquarters of the Arab World Institute in Paris as part of an investigation related to the case of American financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The raid is part of an effort to gather documentation and
clarify possible links or exchanges connected to the network of contacts of the
businessman, who was accused of sex crimes and whose case had international
repercussions. Authorities have not publicly detailed the exact scope of the
operation or the type of information they were seeking.
Sources close to the investigation indicated that the search
is part of a broader inquiry examining relationships, events, and potential institutional
interactions with individuals linked to Epstein. So far, no formal charges have
been announced against the Parisian cultural institution.
The procedure has garnered media attention due to the
prestige of the Arab World Institute, renowned for its work promoting cultural
dialogue between Europe and the Arab world. Authorities are continuing their
investigation to determine whether there is any wrongdoing or if the search is
merely part of an exploratory phase within the legal process.