Un mannequin scout étroitement lié à Epstein a été retrouvé mort.

In the suburbs of Paris, the body of Daniel Siad, a 69-year-old fashion scout for male models, was found dead at his home in Colombes, according to authorities. The discovery occurred on Monday, July 22, 2026, after police were called to the residence following reports of an unresponsive individual. Emergency services arrived quickly, but Siad had already succumbed to his injuries. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death, with initial reports suggesting cardiac arrest may have been responsible. Siad was under investigation in France for alleged involvement in human trafficking and sexual abuse, specifically for allegedly facilitating access to young women for Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced American sex offender who died in prison in 2019. French authorities had previously launched a specialized inquiry into individuals connected to Epstein’s network, including Siad, who was accused of helping the former financier procure underage girls for exploitation. According to official records, Siad's name appeared more than 1,000 times in U.S. government files related to Epstein’s case. The allegations against Siad included accusations of solicitation and human trafficking, which he consistently denied. His legal representative told Reuters that no formal legal proceedings had ever been initiated against him. In one of Epstein’s electronic messages, dated 2014, Siad compared his efforts to attract women to fishing, stating, “Sometimes I feel like a fisherman, sometimes I catch fish quickly, sometimes none.” He later claimed that Epstein had exploited his trust. Ebba Karlsson, a former Swedish model who first accused Siad of sexual assault in February, expressed sorrow over his death, noting that he had come close to being arrested. She told AFP that they had worked tirelessly to see justice served. Karlsson alleged that Siad had introduced her to Geraldine Marie, a former European director of the modeling agency Elite, who was also charged with sexual misconduct. Both women reportedly faced similar accusations tied to Epstein’s operations. Epstein himself was convicted in 2008 for grooming minors for prostitution and was imprisoned until his death in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of child sex trafficking. His case remains a focal point in ongoing investigations into networks linked to his criminal activities. In France, other figures associated with Epstein have also met tragic ends. In 2020, Jean-Luc Brunel, a top fashion agent with long-standing ties to Epstein, was arrested for allegedly supplying underage girls to the financier. Brunel was found dead in custody in 2022, just months before his trial was set to begin. Siad’s death adds another layer to the complex web of legal and ethical issues surrounding Epstein’s legacy. While the exact circumstances of his demise remain under investigation, the timing of his death coincides with renewed scrutiny of past cases involving Epstein’s associates. As the French authorities continue their probe, the broader implications of these developments will likely shape future discussions around accountability and justice in high-profile criminal cases.