Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalised following an alleged suicide attempt amid corruption charges tied to his links with late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland, who also chaired the Norwegian Nobel Committee and served as Secretary General of the Council of Europe, was reportedly hospitalised following an alleged suicide attempt amid corruption charges linked to his connections with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The development came days after Jagland was formally charged with aggravated corruption, which carries a potential 10-year prison term.
He has denied wrongdoing, describing his ties to Epstein as “unwise” or “poor judgement” and pledging full cooperation with the investigation.
Reports of attempted suicide
Media and social media sources claim that the Norwegian Editors’ Association reportedly agreed with Jagland’s lawyer to withhold coverage of the incident, which occurred last week. Nevertheless, some outlets, including the OSINT platform Faytuks Network, published the story, citing Jagland’s serious condition.
Career and Epstein links
Jagland served as Norway’s prime minister from 1996 to 1997, foreign minister, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee (2009–2015), and Secretary General of the Council of Europe (2009–2019). His connections to Epstein emerged from US Justice Department files, showing that Jagland and his family visited Epstein properties in Paris, New York, and Palm Beach, and possibly planned a trip to Epstein’s private island, Little St James.
Epstein reportedly sought Jagland’s help in arranging meetings with high-profile figures, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, and promoting financial schemes. Communications described Jagland as a “Nobel big shot,” highlighting a mutually beneficial relationship: Jagland provided influence in diplomatic and human rights circles, while Epstein offered luxury perks, gifts, travel, and possibly loans.
Norwegian corruption probe
Norwegian authorities charged Jagland with gross corruption over alleged benefits from Epstein, which he denies. The investigation, led by Norway’s economic crime unit Økokrim, included raids on Jagland’s Oslo residence and other properties. The probe examines whether Jagland misused his official roles to receive improper benefits. The Council of Europe waived his diplomatic immunity to allow the investigation to proceed.
The inquiry focuses on the period 2011–2018, overlapping with his tenure as Nobel Committee chair and Council of Europe Secretary General. Økokrim Director Pål K. Lønseth said there were “reasonable grounds” to examine alleged gifts, travel, loans, or holidays connected to Jagland’s official roles.
No evidence links Jagland to Epstein’s criminal sexual activities; the investigation concentrates solely on alleged improper benefits or influence peddling. The probe remains ongoing.
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