French Police Search Arab World Institute Amid Epstein Probe

French police conducted a search at the Arab World Institute in Paris, investigating allegations of tax fraud related to former head Jack Lang and his daughter, linked to financier Jeffrey Epstein. Documents from the U.S. Department of Justice prompted this preliminary investigation.

In a dramatic turn of events, French police have searched the Arab World Institute in Paris. This comes as part of an investigation into alleged tax fraud associated with its former director, ex-culture minister Jack Lang, and his daughter.

The inquiry was instigated by documents released from the U.S. Department of Justice, which connected Lang to the late financier, Jeffrey Epstein.

As legal proceedings unravel, the Arab World Institute has refrained from commenting on the ongoing investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)