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Former Norwegian PM Jagland Investigated for Epstein Ties

2/6/2026

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Thorbjoern Jagland, former Prime Minister of Norway and former chair of the Nobel Committee, is under investigation by Oekokrim for suspected aggravated corruption tied to documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The inquiry will examine gifts, travel, and loans Jagland received during his tenure.
The Foreign Ministry has agreed to lift Jagland's immunity to facilitate the inquiry.
Jagland's lawyer expressed confidence in the investigation's outcome.

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Story summary

Thorbjoern Jagland, former Prime Minister of Norway and former chair of the Nobel Committee, is under investigation by Oekokrim for suspected aggravated corruption tied to documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
The inquiry will examine gifts, travel, and loans Jagland received during his tenure.
The Foreign Ministry has agreed to lift Jagland's immunity to facilitate the inquiry.
Jagland's lawyer expressed confidence in the investigation's outcome.