French Authorities Search Arab World Institute After Epstein Files Spur Probe of Jack Lang French police conducted a search of the Arab World Institute in Paris as part of a financial crime investigation. The probe focuses on allegations of aggravated tax fraud laundering involving ex-culture minister Jack Lang and his daughter, Caroline Lang. This investigation was initiated following the U.S. government’s release of the Epstein files.

• French police searched the Arab World Institute in Paris on Monday.
• The search is part of a financial crime investigation into ex-culture minister Jack Lang.
• The investigation was triggered by the U.S. government’s release of the Epstein files.
• Preliminary investigation opened on Feb. 6 into allegations of aggravated tax fraud laundering involving Jack Lang and Caroline Lang.