Sex Scandal in the United States - Epstein Case: Mauritius Appears in Declassified Documents
Title: Sex Scandal in the United States - Epstein Case: Mauritius Appears in Declassified Documents
Some Mauritian companies, stays, and professional exchanges are mentioned in the millions of pages released by the U.S. justice system. At this stage, no criminal involvement has been established.
Mauritius is included in the "Epstein Files." Among the millions of documents declassified on January 30 by the U.S. Department of Justice as part of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, several references indicate connections to Mauritius. Over three million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos have been made public, representing the most extensive disclosure to date regarding this sensational case.
This transparency, mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act—a law signed by President Donald Trump in 2025—comes six weeks after a deadline missed by the authorities. It aims to shed light on federal investigations concerning the alleged sex trafficking network orchestrated by the deceased American financier who died in custody in 2019.
Among the vast documentation, there are several mentions of Mauritius. Companies are cited, including a firm in Ebene specializing in fund management, which claimed to manage over $2.5 billion within thirty months.
The files also report stays on the island, Mauritian phone numbers, and professional exchanges. An email from Jean-Luc Brunel, a former modeling agent himself implicated in sexual assaults on minors, mentions a former Mauritian model who participated in an international contest.
An Empire Built on Money and Influence
At this point, there is no evidence to establish a direct link between these elements and the crimes attributed to Jeffrey Epstein. When contacted, the Mauritian authorities had not responded at the time of publication.
Born on January 20, 1953, in New York, Jeffrey Epstein amassed his fortune by managing the assets of wealthy clients, starting with billionaire Leslie Wexner. His wealth, estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars, enabled him to acquire luxurious properties: a private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Little St. James—suspected of being a venue for sexual offenses—as well as residences in New York, Paris, and Palm Beach.
In 2005, an FBI investigation revealed the first accusations of sexual abuse involving dozens of young girls. Recruited under the pretense of massages, they were allegedly coerced into sexual acts. Three years later, in 2008, Epstein pleaded guilty in Florida to soliciting prostitution involving a 14-year-old minor. The deal struck with prosecutors caused outrage: he received only 18 months in prison, of which he served just 13, benefiting from daily release permissions.
Despite this conviction, the financier continued to associate with powerful circles. The documents mention connections with U.S. presidents like Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, Prince Andrew of the United Kingdom, as well as Elon Musk and Harvey Weinstein. These associations do not, in themselves, constitute evidence of wrongdoing on their part, but they highlight the extensive social network woven by Epstein.
A Death That Fuels Theories
In July 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested in New York for federal sex trafficking and conspiracy. The charges involved the exploitation of dozens of minors between 2002 and 2005. A month later, on August 10, he was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. The death was officially ruled a suicide by hanging, but it has sparked a myriad of conspiracy theories that subsequent investigations have not confirmed.
In 2021, Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Epstein, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for participating in the recruitment and exploitation of minor victims. The newly released documents detail the investigations conducted, Epstein's communications, and allegations that he provided victims to other men. However, authorities have indicated they do not have sufficient evidence to pursue potential accomplices.
This publication heightens public interest in the case, revealing unprecedented aspects of the investigations and Epstein's interactions. Mentions of various countries and individuals in these files, including references to Mauritius, are subject to further analysis.