French prosecutors search Paris offices of Edmond de Rothschild in Epstein-linked investigation
The Facts
- French authorities searched the Paris offices of Edmond de Rothschild as part of an Epstein-linked investigation.
- The searches took place last Friday and were disclosed by French financial prosecutors on Tuesday.
- The investigation is a preliminary probe opened last month after a referral from France's Foreign Ministry.
- Investigators are examining suspicions of bribery involving a foreign public official and complicity, with the case centered in part on former French diplomat Fabrice Aidan.
- Aidan worked at Edmond de Rothschild before later joining Engie, which suspended him after the Epstein-related revelations.
- Edmond de Rothschild said it is fully cooperating with the French investigation and has launched an internal investigation.
- Reports said the search at the bank was carried out in the presence of Ariane de Rothschild, the bank's chief executive.
Context
Why is Edmond de Rothschild being searched in this case?
The searches are part of a French financial investigation tied to Epstein-related revelations, and prosecutors say the case involves suspicions of bribery and complicity connected to Fabrice Aidan, a former diplomat who worked at the bank Daily Mail,WSJ,Franceinfo.
Who is Fabrice Aidan?
Aidan is a former French diplomat who was seconded to the United Nations from 2006 to 2013 and later worked at Edmond de Rothschild; multiple reports say his name appears in more than 200 Epstein-related documents Independent,Dawn,Jerusalem Post.
Has the bank or Aidan responded?
The bank said it is cooperating with investigators and has opened an internal review, while Aidan has denied wrongdoing through his lawyer, according to reports Sun,Bloomberg Business.
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