Who is Jack Lang in the Epstein files?

Jack Lang is a prominent French Socialist politician who served as France's Minister of Culture from 1981-1993 under President François Mitterrand. He appears extensively in the Epstein files through personal correspondence spanning 2012-2019, travel coordination for Epstein's visits to Paris, and discussions of financial arrangements including a proposed $20 million offshore art investment fund. Lang was considered a cultural icon in France, known for creating the Fête de la Musique and other major cultural initiatives.

What was Jack Lang's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents show an ongoing personal relationship where Epstein would travel to Paris and meet with Lang and his daughter Caroline. Emails reveal Lang coordinating Epstein's visits, arranging meetings with cultural figures, and benefiting from Epstein's financial generosity including chauffeur services. In 2016, they discussed creating an offshore company for art investments. Lang has characterized Epstein as a 'friend' in the correspondence, though he later stated allegations against him are 'baseless' when French prosecutors opened a tax fraud investigation in 2026.

Why did Jack Lang resign from the Arab World Institute?

Lang resigned as head of the Paris-based Institute of the Arab World in February 2026 after the release of the Epstein files on January 30, 2026, revealed his extensive correspondence with Epstein. French financial crimes prosecutors opened a preliminary investigation into Lang and his daughter Caroline for 'laundering of aggravated tax-fraud proceeds' over suspected undeclared financial benefits from Epstein. The revelations showed Lang appearing in 600+ mentions in the files, making him the highest-profile French figure impacted by the document release.

Did Jack Lang travel on Epstein's private jet?

The documents show coordination of Epstein's jet travel to Paris where Lang was scheduled to meet him, and emails discussing flight registrations in Marrakech. Multiple travel schedules list Lang among people Epstein planned to see during trips to Paris, including specific coordination of jet arrivals and departures through Paris CDG airport. One 2017 email from Lang's office asks about flight registration details at Marrakech airport, suggesting involvement in travel planning.

Who is Jack Lang in the Epstein files?

Jack Lang is a prominent French Socialist politician who served as France's Minister of Culture from 1981-1993 under President François Mitterrand. He appears extensively in the Epstein files through personal correspondence spanning 2012-2019, travel coordination for Epstein's visits to Paris, and discussions of financial arrangements including a proposed $20 million offshore art investment fund. Lang was considered a cultural icon in France, known for creating the Fête de la Musique and other major cultural initiatives.

What was Jack Lang's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents show an ongoing personal relationship where Epstein would travel to Paris and meet with Lang and his daughter Caroline. Emails reveal Lang coordinating Epstein's visits, arranging meetings with cultural figures, and benefiting from Epstein's financial generosity including chauffeur services. In 2016, they discussed creating an offshore company for art investments. Lang has characterized Epstein as a 'friend' in the correspondence, though he later stated allegations against him are 'baseless' when French prosecutors opened a tax fraud investigation in 2026.

Why did Jack Lang resign from the Arab World Institute?

Lang resigned as head of the Paris-based Institute of the Arab World in February 2026 after the release of the Epstein files on January 30, 2026, revealed his extensive correspondence with Epstein. French financial crimes prosecutors opened a preliminary investigation into Lang and his daughter Caroline for 'laundering of aggravated tax-fraud proceeds' over suspected undeclared financial benefits from Epstein. The revelations showed Lang appearing in 600+ mentions in the files, making him the highest-profile French figure impacted by the document release.

Did Jack Lang travel on Epstein's private jet?

The documents show coordination of Epstein's jet travel to Paris where Lang was scheduled to meet him, and emails discussing flight registrations in Marrakech. Multiple travel schedules list Lang among people Epstein planned to see during trips to Paris, including specific coordination of jet arrivals and departures through Paris CDG airport. One 2017 email from Lang's office asks about flight registration details at Marrakech airport, suggesting involvement in travel planning.

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Jack Lang, France's former Socialist Culture Minister (1981-1993), appears in extensive personal correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from 2012-2019, including travel coordination via Epstein's private jet and discussions of a $20 million offshore art investment fund. The revelations triggered a French tax fraud investigation in February 2026 and his resignation from the Arab World Institute.

Lang appears primarily in direct personal correspondence with Epstein, travel schedules showing coordinated meetings in Paris, and emails discussing logistics for Epstein's flights to France. Multiple documents show Lang and his daughter Caroline coordinating visits, dinners, and travel arrangements with Epstein between 2012-2018. However, some mentions are in contact lists and scheduling emails where Lang is listed among Epstein's Paris contacts. The documents reveal substantive communications including Lang admitting to 'abusing' Epstein's generosity by requesting a chauffeur-driven car for a dinner 60km from Paris, and discussions of an offshore company (Prytanee LCC) created in 2016 for a proposed $20 million art investment fund with profit-sharing arrangements.

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•Lang appears in 600+ mentions across the Epstein files, with direct email correspondence spanning 2012-2019
•Documents reveal coordination of Epstein's private jet travel to Paris, with Lang and daughter Caroline among scheduled contacts
•Emails show discussions of an offshore company (Prytanee LCC) in the British Virgin Islands for a $20 million art investment fund with 50-50 profit sharing
•Lang admitted in correspondence to 'abusing' Epstein's generosity, including requesting chauffeur services for personal travel
•The revelations triggered a February 2026 French investigation into 'laundering of aggravated tax-fraud proceeds' and forced Lang's resignation as head of the Arab World Institute, a position he held since 2013

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nto your contacts). CDC Telephone Cell.xlsx> Palm JE Louella Janusz- Jack Goldberger: Office: Paul Prosperi: Cell: 561-222-8844, ell: Paris: Jack Lang: I do not have any details on Jack Lang Caroline Lang: Cell: Boris: Experton: Office: Jean Luc: Cell: Office: ell: Home: EFTA00391238 Alex

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02:37 +0000 call tomoorw Forwarded message From: Lang, Caroline < Date: Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 5:13 AM Subject: RE: To: Jeffrey Epstein < , Jack Lang Hi Jeffrey, My father is travelling in Argentina, he will be back on the 27th If you want to talk with me, today I am everywhere, but Tuesday you can

EFTA00284910.pdf

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terboro, Signature Flight Suppor 12:54pm Arrive NY 11:25pm JE ant to depart JFK via AF#9 to CDG (Rec. Loc ►Non. Feb. 10.2014 PARIS PARIS To See: Jack Lang, Caroline Lang, Olivier, Jagbland, Davina, Jean Luc, Michel Hazanavicius, Linda Pinto, Axel Dumas, Daniel, Athena, Assaya, Shaher, Terje 12:30pm J

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pm Appt w/Josh Ramo and TENTATIVE Nathan Myhrvold (Jos (Nathan: 425 503 5160) (waiting for confirm from Nathan) Sun. Feb. 2, 2013 NY-PARIS To See: Jack Lang, Caroline Lang, Olivier, Jagbland, Davina, Jean Luc, Michel Hazanavicius, Linda Pinto, Axel Dumas, Daniel, Athena, Assaya, Shahan Ariane, Terje (Feb

EFTA00375307.pdf

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edule Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 22:16:39 +0000 2014 February REMINDER: YOU MUST RE-REGISTER IN THE VI MARCH 5, 2014 Sat. Feb. 1, 2013 PARIS To See: Jack Lang, Caroline Lang, Olivier, Jagbland, Davina, Eduardo, Jean Luc, Michel Hazanavicius, Linda Pinto, Axel Dumas, Daniel, Athena, Assaya, Shaker (Feb.1),

EFTA00391213.pdf

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ach number with it when saving into your contacts). CDC Telephone Cell.xlsx> Palm Beach: JE line: Janusz Jack Goldberger Paul Prosperi Paris: Jack Lang Caroline Lang Boris -4 need more contacts Experton Jean Luc Alex the driver Valdson EFTA00391214

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EFTA00400678.pdf

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iPhone On Nov 27, 2012, at 5:03 PM, wrote: thanks. do we know how JE is getting from Paris to Oslo and Stockholm yet? I'm guessing you are moving Jack Lang and Ian? On Nov 27, 2012, at 4:51 PM, wrote: Wed. Nov. 28-NY to Paris -Reminder: Yoni & Nili to be in NY for the Saban Forum (Barak as well'?) -

EFTA00699982.pdf

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be together at lunch time for a few hours, eating I! De : Jeffrey Epstein [malltoleevacationaamall.o3m] Envoye : Friday Janua 04 2013 01:18 AM A : Jack Lang < Cc : Lang, Caroline Objet : will call you both tomorrow to wish you happy new year. i will be in paris on the 26. *****************************

EFTA00704985.pdf

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From: Jack Lang To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:52:23 +0000 Yes Le 27 mars 2013 1 22:52, Jeffrey Epstein a ec

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EFTA00707069.pdf

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From: Jack Lang To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:38:04 +0000 Dear Jeffrey, i give your email to Mr Lang. Le 22

EFTA00707352.pdf

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at 12:10 PM, jeffrey E. leevacation®gmail.com> wrote: pilots copied on email On The, Apr 4, 2017 at 6:09 PM, Jack LANG czi wrote: Dear Jeffrey, Jack Lang asks if the flight is already registered in the airport of Marrakech. Have you got some precisions of the place it will land in the airport of Marra

EFTA00717512.pdf

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ish you a very happy new year 2014, full of pleasant moments and great projects. In 2013, I had the honor of meeting you in Paris through my friend, Jack Lang and I hope we will be meeting in the USA in the coming year. I'm happy to inform you that I will be in NYC from May 26th till June 15th, 2014 as an

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EFTA00823215.pdf

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@gmail.com> a ecrit : ?? From: Date: Thu, Jul 28, 2016 at 1:45 PM Subject: To: Forwarded message Hi Jeffrey this is M, Caroline's daughter and Jack Lang grand-daughter. I am working in a summer camp for now a month but I feel really bad there so two of my friends. They are just being mean with us. S

EFTA00826390.pdf

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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Jack Lang < >, "Lang, Caroline" Subject: Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 11:42:02 +0000 Waiting on your side for info please note The information contained in this

EFTA00837174.pdf

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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Jack Lang < >, "Lang, Caroline" Subject: Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:44:19 +0000 now that the family is back from the holiday. The idea is quite simple but ne

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EFTA00839815.pdf

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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Jack Lang Subject: Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 21:20:29 +0000 9 please note The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attorney-cl

EFTA00844879.pdf

EFTA00844879

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From: Jack Lang To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:37:35 +0000 Dear Jeffrey, I thank you again for your nice ges

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rwarded message From: Jack LANG -4 Date: Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 10:49 AM Subject: Re: To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Dear Jeffrey, Jack Lang will go to Dubai on sunday until thursday. Regards, Fabrice Le 15 mars 2018 a 12:31, Jeffrey E. [email protected]> a ecrit : sorry it was so

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EFTA00861861.pdf

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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Jack Lang Subject: Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:31:14 +0000 sorry it was so short. when are you going to dubai? please note The information contained in this

EFTA01299279.pdf

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rland. Photo: http://www.sothebys.com/en/specialists/caroline-lang/bio.html Alert Subsea: Caroline Lang, is an actress and a PEP due to her father, Jack Lang, a former member of the French Legislature. https://www.imdb.cominameinm0485701/ Photo: https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/caroline- lane?sort=m

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