The German Justice Ministry has stated that it does not hold immediate jurisdiction over the investigations into the Jeffrey Epstein case, which has sparked fresh international inquiries following the release of documents about the former financier’s sexual‑crime network.
Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) told the “Rheinische Post” that the revelations about Epstein and his network are, each day, “shocking” and “absolutely disturbing”. She emphasized that Epstein was able to exploit and rape young women and girls for years without being charged, and added that it is frightening how many people apparently sought his proximity and may have been involved.
Hubig explained that if there were initial suspicions against people from Germany, the federal prosecutor’s offices would be the ones to act. The Ministry of Justice is not responsible for criminal prosecution but for the legal framework that governs such proceedings. She said she is closely following the political and public debate surrounding the disclosures.
The call for German investigations has persisted, and the ministry remains attentive to the evolving discussions.
