Who is Caroline Lang in the Epstein files?

Caroline Lang is the Chairman of Sotheby's Switzerland and a prominent art expert who appears in the Epstein files as a 50% co-owner of Prytanée LLC, a Virgin Islands company she formed with Epstein in 2016 focused on purchasing emerging French artists' works. She held her stake through The Pierre Trust, where she served as trustee. The files reveal extensive business and financial ties, including direct email correspondence and joint ownership of accounts with $224 million in assets under management.

What was Caroline Lang's business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

Lang partnered with Epstein in 2016 to create Prytanée LLC, a Virgin Islands-registered company with $1.4 million in accounts, allegedly focused on investing in emerging French and international artists. She owned 50% through The Pierre Trust while Epstein owned the other 50%. Deutsche Bank compliance records identify them as joint beneficial owners of multiple accounts totaling $224 million. Lang has stated she did not personally invest money in the company and received no compensation from it, though she admitted failing to declare it to French tax authorities.

How did Caroline Lang meet Jeffrey Epstein?

According to Lang's own statements to the investigative outlet Mediapart, she and her father (former French Culture Minister Jack Lang) were introduced to Epstein by filmmaker Woody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn in 2012. She described herself as 'astoundingly naive' about the relationship and claims she was unaware of Epstein's criminal background at the time.

What legal consequences has Caroline Lang faced from the Epstein revelations?

In February 2026, France's financial crimes prosecutors opened a preliminary investigation into Caroline Lang and her father for 'laundering of aggravated tax-fraud proceeds' over their suspected financial ties with Epstein. Following the revelation of the files, Lang resigned from her position as managing director of France's Independent Producer Syndicate and stepped down from the board of Fondation Le Refuge, a prominent LGBTQ+ support organization.

Was Caroline Lang named in Epstein's will?

Yes, Caroline Lang was named in Epstein's will to inherit $5 million. She told Mediapart that she understood this fund was intended to support emerging artists and claimed she knew nothing about being included in the will until after Epstein's death.

Who is Caroline Lang in the Epstein files?

Caroline Lang is the Chairman of Sotheby's Switzerland and a prominent art expert who appears in the Epstein files as a 50% co-owner of Prytanée LLC, a Virgin Islands company she formed with Epstein in 2016 focused on purchasing emerging French artists' works. She held her stake through The Pierre Trust, where she served as trustee. The files reveal extensive business and financial ties, including direct email correspondence and joint ownership of accounts with $224 million in assets under management.

What was Caroline Lang's business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

Lang partnered with Epstein in 2016 to create Prytanée LLC, a Virgin Islands-registered company with $1.4 million in accounts, allegedly focused on investing in emerging French and international artists. She owned 50% through The Pierre Trust while Epstein owned the other 50%. Deutsche Bank compliance records identify them as joint beneficial owners of multiple accounts totaling $224 million. Lang has stated she did not personally invest money in the company and received no compensation from it, though she admitted failing to declare it to French tax authorities.

How did Caroline Lang meet Jeffrey Epstein?

According to Lang's own statements to the investigative outlet Mediapart, she and her father (former French Culture Minister Jack Lang) were introduced to Epstein by filmmaker Woody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi Previn in 2012. She described herself as 'astoundingly naive' about the relationship and claims she was unaware of Epstein's criminal background at the time.

What legal consequences has Caroline Lang faced from the Epstein revelations?

In February 2026, France's financial crimes prosecutors opened a preliminary investigation into Caroline Lang and her father for 'laundering of aggravated tax-fraud proceeds' over their suspected financial ties with Epstein. Following the revelation of the files, Lang resigned from her position as managing director of France's Independent Producer Syndicate and stepped down from the board of Fondation Le Refuge, a prominent LGBTQ+ support organization.

Was Caroline Lang named in Epstein's will?

Yes, Caroline Lang was named in Epstein's will to inherit $5 million. She told Mediapart that she understood this fund was intended to support emerging artists and claimed she knew nothing about being included in the will until after Epstein's death.

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Caroline Lang, Chairman of Sotheby's Switzerland, appears extensively in Epstein files as co-owner of Prytanée LLC (a 2016 Virgin Islands company focused on French art investments) and trustee of 'The Pierre Trust,' which held 50% of the company valued at $1.4 million.

Lang appears in high-signal financial and investment records documenting her 50% ownership stake in Prytanée LLC through The Pierre Trust, with Epstein holding the other 50%. Multiple emails show direct correspondence with Epstein between 2015-2017, including discussions about travel arrangements and business matters. She also appears in Deutsche Bank AML compliance alerts identifying her as a beneficial owner of accounts totaling $224 million. Calendar entries show scheduled meetings in Paris and references to Lang's family traveling with or meeting Epstein. Additionally, she appears in social context through party guest lists alongside figures like Woody Allen (who reportedly introduced her to Epstein in 2012) and Mick Jagger, though these represent lower-signal mentions.

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•Co-owned Prytanée LLC with Epstein (50/50 split) - a Virgin Islands company focused on purchasing emerging French artists' work, valued at $1.4 million
•Served as trustee of 'The Pierre Trust' which held her 50% stake in the company
•Named in Epstein's will to inherit $5 million, allegedly for supporting emerging artists
•Direct email correspondence with Epstein 2015-2017 discussing meetings, travel, and business matters
•Deutsche Bank records identify her as beneficial owner of accounts with Epstein totaling $224 million AUM
•Introduced to Epstein by Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn in 2012 according to her statements
•France opened criminal investigation in February 2026 for 'laundering of aggravated tax-fraud proceeds' after files revealed undeclared company
•Resigned from multiple French cultural positions following revelations, including Independent Production Union and Fondation Le Refuge

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09-COVER STORY.01

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Mar 11, 2011Source: House Oversight Committee

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Betsey Bloomingdale, Tory Burch and Lyor Cohen, Carolina and Reinaldo Herrera, Wren Scott and Sir Mick Jagger,

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032387

Source: House Oversight Committee

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From: Sent: To: Subject: Lang, Caroline L 12/2/2016 12:41:57 PM jeffrey E. [[email protected]] Re: Importance: High Excellent ! Caroline Lang Le 2 déc. 2016 à 12:38, jeffrey E. < [email protected]›> a écrit : first you father was afraid of trump and the us. , now he shold probaby move h

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From: Sent: To: CC: Subject: Importance: Lang, Caroline 2/10/2017 6:37:32 PM Etienne Binant [ jeffrey E. [[email protected]] Re: update High Caroline Lang Le 10 févr. 2017à 18:40, Etienne Binant đi di di De : jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Envoyé : vendredi 10 février 2017 18:40:10 À : Etienne Binan

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or activities, important business partners.) The source of wealth for Carohne Lang derives hoer her employment as Chairman of Sotheby's Switzerlamd. Caroline Lang is internationally recognized for her in-depth knowledge of the art market and her longstanding expertise in Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary

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EFTA01296058

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. 575 Lexington Avenue. 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 Facsimile: 646-350-0378 Email Address: [email protected] 50% 8[TBDI The Pierre Trust do Ms. Caroline Lang, Trustee 3 rue du Vieux Colombier 75006 PARIS, France Facsimile No.: 33 1 72 25 13 35 Email address: [email protected] 50% nia TOT

EFTA01297793.pdf

EFTA01297793

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Caroline Lang: Executive Piofila & Biography - Bloomberg Bloomberg TicToc Bloomberg ip" TicToc CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY SECTOR * DNERWIED CONSUMER SERVICES IND

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EFTA01297577.pdf

EFTA01297577

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employees, level of profitability? Indicate type of business, countries of major activities, important business partners.) The source of wealth for Caroline Lang derives from her employment as Chairman of Sotheby's Switzerland. Caroline Lang is internationally recognized for her In-depth knowledge of the art

EFTA01297595.pdf

EFTA01297595

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. 575 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 Facsimile: 646-350-0378 Email Address: [email protected] 50% 5(TBDI The Pierre Trust do Ms. Caroline Lang, Trustee 3 rue du Vieux Colombier 75006 PARIS, France Facsimile No.: 33 1 72 25 13 35 Email address: [email protected] 50% n/a TOT

EFTA01299279.pdf

EFTA01299279

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g Status: Flagged Classification: For internal use only Good morning Vijay, AML Compliance has reviewed the Fircosoft Alert generated 5/31/18 for Caroline Lang, Grantor/Trustee of The Pierre Trust; Grantor/UBO of The Pierre Trust which owns 50% of Prytanee, LLC, existing client of the Private Bank. Carolin

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EFTA01299272.pdf

EFTA01299272

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5 brokerage accounts and 1 custody account. Total AUMs $224mn. Legal name of Account Prytanee, LLC Holder(s) Name of UBO(s) Jeffrey Epstein and Caroline Lang (Please include UBOs who own 1 SDNY_GM_00065110 CONFIDENTIAL - PURSUANT TO FED. R.CDFNIF IDENTIAL DB-SDNY-0027935 EFTA_00I756l0 EFTA01299272

EFTA00167059.pdf

EFTA00167059

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employees, level of profitability? Indicate type of business, countries of major activities, important business partners.) The source of wealth for Caroline Lang derives from her employment as Chairman of Sothebys Switzerland. Caroline Lang is internationally recognized for her in-depth knowledge of the art m

EFTA00168930.pdf

EFTA00168930

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many employees, level of profitability? Indicate type of business, countries of map actwites, important business partners.) The source of wealth for Caroline Lang clerks from her employment as Olarman of Sothebys 5w:island. Caroline Lang is internationally recognized for her in-depth knowledge of the art marke

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EFTA00292678.pdf

EFTA00292678

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-30 10:00am Appt w/Dr. Bard (Cell Sun. April 27.2014 NY Reminder: JE to call Salar Kaman,gar Apri127 Reminder Meet Terje Rod Larsen in Paris TBD Caroline Lang and her daughters to fly back to Paris today Mon. April 28, 2014 NY Reminder: Brice and Karen back at work today Reminder: Louella on holiday Apri

EFTA00293637.pdf

EFTA00293637

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Soon-Yi Previn and Bechet Dumaine Allen will be traveling with JE. Depart Teteroboro, Atlantic Aviation FRL MARCH 22, 2013 PARIS Reminder: Meet w/Caroline Lang re the email Darren rec'd stating that no formal agreement was required Reminder: You want to see Thorbjoern Jagbland, His wife is turning 60, He

EFTA00304778.pdf

EFTA00304778

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JE and to depart via Air France #7 from JFK to Paris, Charles De Gaulle Rec. Loc.#JHUOTE Sat. Ian. 26, 2012-NY -Reminder: you want to speak with Caroline Lang (Cell: CANCEL THIS??8:25am JE and to arrive Charles De Gaulle Sun. Jan. 27. 2012-NY to LSJ??? -Reminder: Barak says he could come for the day if

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EFTA00304786.pdf

EFTA00304786

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ds 5:15 Jojo to pick up Karyna from Arda's office 6:00 Appt w/Faith Kates, EFTA00304792 Sat. Jan. 26, 2013-NY -Reminder: you want to s eak with Caroline Lang (Cell: -Reminder: 5:10p o arrive JFK via Aeroflot#12, Rec. Loca, Jojo to pick her up and take her toM -12:00 Larry and Scott at 71st to install

EFTA00305914.pdf

EFTA00305914

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Formatted Name Lang, Caroline Email • Internet, Work, Pref Name Lang, Caroline Note Caroline Lang < Cell: Office: Program ID -//Apple Inc.//Mac OS Telephone Number (w) Telephone Number (h) Telephone Number VCard Version 3.0 item1 X

EFTA00306225.pdf

EFTA00306225

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nth Ave, Meet at Za at Reception on the 9'h Floor Tim's Office: TBD Fly from NY to Paris IN THE EVENING FRL MARCH 22, 2013 PARIS Reminder: Meet w/Caroline Lang re the email Darren rec'd stating that no formal agreement was required Reminder: You want to see Thorbjoern Ja bland, His wife is turning 60, SA

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EFTA00306217.pdf

EFTA00306217

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and Bechet Dumaine Allen will be traveling with JE. Depart Teteroboro, Atlantic Aviation EFTA00306221 FRL MARCH 22, 2013 PARIS Reminder: Meet w/Caroline Lang re the email Darren recd stating that no formal agreement was required Reminder You want to see Thorbjoern Jagbland, His wife is turning 60, Ile

Oscar story.doc

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Mar 4, 2011Source: House Oversight Committee

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Ford, Sandy Gallin, Mitch Glazer and Kelly Lynch, Carolina and Reinaldo Herrera, L’Wren Scott and Sir Mick Jagge

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