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Poland opens human trafficking probe tied to Jeffrey Epstein

Mar 11th 2026

Polish prosecutors are probing whether women, including minors, were recruited in Poland and sent abroad for sexual exploitation, and have asked two European countries for help.

  • The National Prosecutor's Office is investigating whether women, including minors, were recruited in Poland by misleading job offers.
  • Prosecutors suspect perpetrators arranged transport of victims outside Poland and transferred them to others for sexual exploitation.
  • Poland has requested assistance from two unnamed European countries in the investigation.
  • Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said authorities are also probing possible links between Epstein and Russian intelligence and any ties to Poland.
  • Human trafficking in Poland is punishable by up to 20 years in prison.