The Paris prosecutor’s office has made progress in its investigation into the French connections of the Jeffrey Epstein case, identifying additional names of potential recruiters and confirming 26 victims so far. During an interview with France Inter on September 10, Prosecutor Laure Beccuau outlined the current state of the probe, which was reopened in February 2023 after the release of the "Epstein Files"—a collection of documents and testimonies that exposed alleged criminal activities by Epstein and his associates. The investigation is examining the roles of individuals linked to Epstein in France, including those who may have helped facilitate his operations. Of the 26 victims identified, 24 have been clearly recognized, while eight remain to be heard. Among these, 13 victims had not previously appeared in any existing files, including those related to individuals like Jean-Louis Brunel and Gérald Marie, who were previously linked to Epstein’s activities. The probe has a broad scope, spanning locations such as New York, Paris, Saint-Tropez, and Cannes, and involves both French and international jurisdictions. Some victims live abroad, which complicates the process of interviewing them. Prosecutor Beccuau noted that the investigation continues even in cases where suspects have died. Daniel Siad, a man suspected of working for Epstein, passed away before he could be questioned. Despite this, authorities are still pursuing leads to uncover all those potentially involved. The investigation, which began on February 18, 2023, is being handled by the central office for the repression of human trafficking and involves charges of organized human trafficking and the formation of criminal associations. The prosecutor described Epstein’s network as a "labyrinthine network," emphasizing the complexity of the case. She explained that the investigation is not following a single thread of evidence but rather many, as each lead can reveal new connections. Recently, an interview with a complainant led to the identification of a new potential recruiter, showing that the probe is still uncovering new information and faces no shortage of challenges.