The Epstein files: Central Europe served primarily as a hunting ground for young girls

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

Epstein’s network operated across Central and Eastern Europe, using scouts to recruit young women for his activities.

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Jeffrey Epstein, a financier and sexual predator known for connecting influential people and exploiting minors, utilized networks across Central and Eastern Europe to find young women for his activities. These “scouts,” often from escort or modeling industries, searched areas like Polish Beskids and Slovakia, offering false promises of careers in Paris or the US. While many were involved in sex work, some claimed coercion. The documents suggest Poland was a central hub for Epstein’s network, sourcing girls from Ukraine, Belarus, and the Baltics, with flights purchased from various locations including Prague. Czech individuals were also mentioned, often receiving financial aid and educational assistance in the US in exchange for sexual favors. Epstein’s operations involved acquiring properties in major cities, such as Budapest. While some famous Czech models were contacted by his network, it is unclear if they were exploited. Epstein primarily functioned as a facilitator for wealthy individuals before running this quasi-pimping ring, and there is speculation about whether he obtained compromising material from the women to provide to intelligence agencies. Since 2005, hundreds of victims have been identified, with dozens speaking out publicly.


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