'Former Norwegian PM Thorbjorn Jagland hospitalised after 'suicide attempt' amid Epstein-linked corruption probe'
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"Former Norwegian PM Thorbjorn Jagland hospitalised after ‘suicide attempt’ amid Epstein-linked corruption probe
Former Prime Minister of Norway, Thorbjorn Jagland
© APA | Former Prime Minister of Norway, Thorbjorn Jagland
24 February 2026 18:06 (UTC +04:00)
Days after Norwegian police launched a corruption probe linked to Epstein files and searched his properties, former Prime Minister of Norway, Thorbjorn Jagland, was admitted to hospital following an alleged suicide attempt, APA reports, citing Faytuks Network.
According to the documents released by the US Justice Department, Jagland and members of his family allegedly vacationed at convicted sex offender and late financier Jeffrey Epstein’s residences between 2011 and 2018.
Following this, the Norwegian authorities initiated a corruption probe against him and searched his properties. The investigators reportedly took out some boxes from his residence in Oslo.
The Okokrim economic crimes unit, which is investigating Jagland, confirmed the raids and said that the former Prime Minister is being suspected for “aggravated corruption”..
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Former Norwegian PM Thorbjorn Jagland hospitalised after ‘suicide attempt’ amid Epstein-linked corruption probe