Swedish Woman Files Rape Complaint in Paris Linked to Epstein Case as Jack Lang Faces Tax Fraud Probe

A 56-year-old Swedish woman named Ebba Karlson has filed a rape complaint in Paris, accusing Daniel Siad of assaulting her in the 1990s. Karlson alleges that Siad lured her from Sweden to Monaco under promises of a modeling career before allegedly raping her in a pool area of a house in Cannes. She recognized Siad in photos released by the U.S. Justice Department related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, which she had not known before. Her ex-boyfriend also identified Siad in the images. Karlson’s lawyer, Anne-Claire Lejeune, called for the Paris prosecutor’s office to investigate Siad’s actions, assess if he has committed similar offenses, and identify additional victims of non-time-barred crimes. This follows Karlson’s prior complaint against Gérald Marie, the former director of the Elite modeling agency, which was dismissed due to the statute of limitations.

Separately, U.S. authorities have temporarily removed thousands of Epstein-related documents from public access for review, including a 52-page file linking French politician Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline Lang to Epstein via an offshore company named Prytanee LLC. This company was co-owned by Epstein’s Southern Trust Company and the Pierre Trust, tied to Caroline Lang. A preliminary investigation for aggravated tax fraud has been opened against Jack Lang and his daughter by the French national financial prosecutor’s office. The investigation highlights that a Deutsche Bank account used by Prytanee LLC was managed partly by Epstein and Caroline Lang, with reported transfers totaling approximately $1.4 million received by Jack Lang.

The U.S. Department of Justice holds six million documents related to Epstein, of which three million remain undisclosed due to sensitive content, including child pornography or ongoing investigations. The withdrawal of documents from public access, including those involving Jack Lang, is part of a broader effort to protect privacy and evidence integrity.

This combination of new legal action by a survivor in Paris and the financial investigation of a prominent French figure underscores the ongoing repercussions of the Epstein case within France, continuing to unveil potential networks and abuses tied to Epstein's operations.