French modelling scout Daniel Siad found dead amid Epstein-linked probe
Daniel Siad, a 69-year-old French modelling scout under investigation for alleged ties to convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home outside Paris. The prosecutor's office in Nanterre opened an investigation into the cause of death on Monday evening, with an autopsy to follow. Siad, who also claimed Swedish citizenship, was accused of aiding Epstein in trafficking and abusing women, alongside several other French men. He had denied the allegations and had not yet been questioned by investigators. His lawyer, Menya Arab-Tigrine, stated that Siad had requested to give his account before his death.
Key facts
- Daniel Siad, 69, found dead at home outside Paris
- Under investigation in France for links to Jeffrey Epstein
- Accused of helping Epstein traffic and abuse women
- Denied allegations, not yet questioned by investigators
- Prosecutor's office in Nanterre opened probe into death
- Autopsy to be carried out
- Siad also held Swedish citizenship
- Lawyer Menya Arab-Tigrine said Siad wanted to give his side
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Locations
- Paris
- France
- Nanterre
- Colombes