February 18, 2026
French Authorities Search Arab World Institute After Epstein Files Spur Probe of Jack Lang
French financial prosecutors allege aggravated tax-fraud laundering after raids tied to ex-culture minister and renewed scrutiny of ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

TL;DR
- French police searched the Arab World Institute in Paris on Monday.
- The search is part of a financial crime investigation into ex-culture minister Jack Lang.
- The investigation was triggered by the U.S. government's release of the Epstein files.
- Preliminary investigation opened on Feb. 6 into allegations of aggravated tax fraud laundering involving Jack Lang and Caroline Lang.
Continue reading the original article