"A string of what appear to be embarrassing messages between a Norwegian princess and Epstein initially led the global headlines. Mette-Marit, the crown princess, communicated regularly with the financier despite his 2008 conviction for child sexual abuse crimes and even went on holiday to his notorious Palm Beach villa. She has since apologised, expressing her deep regret for the friendship."
"But the royal story is a mere sideshow to the scandal now engulfing some of the most eminent and powerful members of Norway's political and diplomatic elite. While a mention in the Epstein files is not an indication of wrongdoing, the files suggest a mindboggling history of association with the convicted child sex abuser at the most senior levels over decades."
"The most shocking fallout involves the prominent Norwegian diplomat Mona Juul and her husband, Terje Rd-Larsen, both lauded as architects of the Oslo peace accords. The pair are now under investigation by Norway's financial crimes squad, kokrim, after it was reported that Epstein left the couple's two children $10m in a will drawn up shortly before his death by suicide in 2019."
US Justice Department release of three million emails from Jeffrey Epstein's files revealed communications linking numerous Norwegian elites to the convicted sex offender. Mette-Marit, Norway's crown princess, communicated regularly with Epstein, visited his Palm Beach villa and has apologised for the friendship. The files indicate long-term associations between Epstein and senior Norwegian political and diplomatic figures. Investigations by Norway's financial crimes unit, kokrim, focus on diplomat Mona Juul and husband Terje Rd-Larsen after reports Epstein left their two children $10m in a will drawn up shortly before his 2019 death. Juul resigned as ambassador and faces probes on suspicion of gross corruption.
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