Poland probing whether Epstein's "satanic circle" trafficked Polish girls

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on February 4, 2026, in Berlin that Poland would investigate potential links between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Russian intelligence services, amid concerns that Epstein's network may have trafficked Polish women or girls. This probe comes in the wake of the U.S. Department of Justice releasing millions of pages of documents related to the Epstein case, which revealed new information about his global network of contacts. Tusk stated that the Polish government would establish an analytical team to examine whether Polish children were abused via criminal networks connected to Epstein, describing the scandal as a 'completely unprecedented case.' He mentioned that initial information suggested individuals from Krakow had informed Epstein about a group of Polish women or girls, prompting the need for a thorough investigation. The probe will be led by Poland's justice minister and prosecutor general, involving prosecutors, police, and national security services, and may seek further evidence from U.S. authorities. Tusk also warned that Epstein's activities could have been exploited by Russian security services to gather compromising material on influential figures, posing risks to democratic institutions and national security. Russia has dismissed any allegations of links to the Epstein scandal, with the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova previously criticizing Western elites for their hypocrisy. The investigative team will operate under classified procedures and begin working immediately, with Poland potentially advocating for an international investigation with other countries.