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Norwegian ambassador resigns amid scrutiny over her contacts with Epstein

Norwegian ambassador resigns amid scrutiny over her contacts with Epstein

Summary

A Norwegian ambassador, Mona Juul, has resigned amid an investigation into her connections with Jeffrey Epstein. The Norwegian Foreign Ministry is looking into Juul's actions and her possible involvement in corruption. This case has wider implications, drawing attention to various international figures linked to Epstein.

Key Facts

  • Mona Juul resigned from her position as Norway's ambassador to Jordan.
  • Juul was involved in high-profile peace efforts in the 1990s, specifically the Oslo Accords.
  • She is under scrutiny for receiving $10 million from Jeffrey Epstein's will.
  • Norway's Foreign Ministry continues to investigate her contacts with Epstein.
  • Her husband, Terje Rød-Larsen, is also being investigated for possible corruption.
  • The case has led to broader investigations involving international figures connected to Epstein.
  • The Norwegian authorities have searched locations linked to the investigation.
  • Juul has admitted her contact with Epstein was more than minimal but insists it was not part of her official work.
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