Thorbjørn Jagland

Former Norwegian Prime Minister charged with aggravated corruption due to Epstein ties

Key Relationships

Connected To

• Event FBI Investigation of Epstein (2006-2008) - Jagland's reported hospitalization occurred at a time when an Epstein probe was described as looming, suggesting an i... Single Source
• Person Vladimir Putin - Epstein asked Jagland to relay a message to Putin about reinventing the global financial system. Official Document
• Person Sergei Lavrov - Epstein wanted Jagland to suggest to Putin that Lavrov could get insight on talking to Epstein. Official Document
• Event Corruption investigation probe - Jagland was charged with corruption following the investigation Credible Reporting
• Person Espen Barth Eide - Norway's foreign minister announced the cabinet would apply to revoke Jagland's immunity to allow corruption investig... Single Source
• Document Epstein documents (20,000-plus released records) - The release of Epstein files disclosed information that led to the investigation of former Norwegian Prime Minister T... Credible Reporting
• Location Little Saint James island - Jagland planned a family holiday on Epstein's Little Saint James island in 2014 but cancelled it. Credible Reporting
• Person Sergey Lavrov - Epstein asked Jagland to arrange a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for Epstein to provide "insigh... Credible Reporting
• Person Jeffrey Epstein - Investigation focuses on whether Jagland received improper benefits including gifts, travel funding, or loans from Ep... Alleged
• Person Jeffrey Epstein - Jagland under investigation for allegedly receiving improper benefits including gifts, travel funding, or loans from ... Official Document

Mentioned In

• Organization Epstein Files - Jagland's criminal charges resulted from investigations launched due to the release of the Epstein files Credible Reporting
• Document DOJ Epstein Files (released Jan. 30, 2026) - DOJ emails show Epstein enlisted Jagland to help approach Russian leaders and coordinated visits to Epstein's properties Official Document
• Document Epstein documents (20,000-plus released records) - Jagland was named in the files and later charged with aggravated corruption due to his ties to Epstein. Official Document
• Organization Council of Europe - The Council of Europe conducted an independent investigation into Thorbjørn Jagland that cited his connections to Jef... Official Document
• Organization Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) - The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe lifted Thorbjørn Jagland's immunity following an independent inve... Official Document
• Document Epstein Case Files - Jagland and other Norwegian officials from royal family members to former prime ministers are named in the released E... Official Document
• Document Epstein Case Files - Jagland is named in the Epstein files and faces criminal charges related to his connection. Official Document
• Person Jeffrey Epstein - Jagland is listed as having a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein Credible Reporting

Associated With

• Person Bill Gates - Jagland hosted a meeting at his Strasbourg residence in 2013 that included both Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein Single Source
• Person Terje Rød-Larsen - Both were photographed together with Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Gates, and Boris Nikolic at a meeting Single Source
• Person Jeffrey Epstein - Epstein referred to former Norwegian PM Jagland staying at his New York house, and they exchanged many emails. Official Document
• Person Jeffrey Epstein - Jagland charged with aggravated corruption due to Epstein ties Credible Reporting

Visited

• Location Paris apartment - In May 2012, Jagland and his wife stayed with Epstein in his Paris apartment. Official Document
• Location Epstein's Palm Beach house - Jagland and his family stayed at Epstein's Palm Beach house. Official Document

Charged With

• Organization Økokrim - Økokrim announced formal investigation into Jagland for alleged corruption, stemming from information disclosed in Ep... Official Document
• Event Corruption investigation of Thorbjørn Jagland - Jagland was charged with aggravated corruption in February 2026 related to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein Court Record
• Organization Norwegian economic and environmental crime investigation prosecution authority - The authority launched a formal investigation in February into Jagland for alleged corruption stemming from informati... Credible Reporting
• Organization Norwegian Economic and Environmental Crime Investigation and Prosecution Authority (Økokrim) - Økokrim is investigating Jagland for alleged corruption, which originated from information disclosed in US-released E... Official Document

Employed By

• Organization Council of Europe - Jagland served as secretary-general of the Council of Europe until his immunity was waived in February 2026 Official Document
• Organization Council of Europe - Jagland served as Secretary General of the Council of Europe during the period under investigation for potential rece... Credible Reporting
• Organization Norwegian Nobel Committee - Jagland served as chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee until being demoted on March 3, 2015, then continued as an o... Single Source

Part Of

• Organization Council of Europe - Jagland served as Secretary General of the Council of Europe during the period under investigation for potential Epst... Official Document
• Organization Norwegian Nobel Committee - Jagland served as Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee during the period under investigation for potential Epste... Official Document

Represented By

• Organization Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) - Thorbjørn Jagland was a former member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, which later voted to li... Official Document
• Person Anders Brosveet - Anders Brosveet served as Jagland's lawyer during the corruption investigation, issuing statements about Jagland's he... Single Source

Source Documents & Evidence

• 🔗https://dominicanrepublicpost.com/did-epstein-help-israel-push-for-a-security-de...
• 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epstein_files#cite_note-Nerkar_2025-56
• 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epstein_files#cite_ref-116
• 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epstein_files#cite_ref-andrewreleasedafterbeingarr...
• 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epstein_files#cite_ref-191
• 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epstein_files#cite_note-139
• 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epstein_files#cite_note-MTCW_21-223
• 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_named_in_the_Epstein_files
• 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epstein_files#cite_note-McCoy_09042025-145
• 📖https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epstein_files#cite_ref-Bloomberg-network_189-2