A modelling scout whose name appeared extensively in files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home near Paris, as French authorities investigate the circumstances of his death.

Daniel Siad, 69, was discovered on Monday in Colombes, north-west of the French capital. Prosecutors have opened an inquiry to establish the cause of death, with a post-mortem examination now due.

Death Comes Amid Ongoing Investigation

The Nanterre prosecutor's office confirmed an investigation had been launched on Monday evening but released no further details about the circumstances surrounding Siad's death.

Siad had recently become the subject of several complaints in France, including allegations of rape, although he had not been charged. His lawyer, Ménya Arab-Tigrine, said he had always denied wrongdoing and stressed that he had "never been prosecuted".

Epstein Links Under Fresh Scrutiny

Siad's name appeared thousands of times in documents released by the US government relating to Epstein. One of Epstein's alleged victims previously told the BBC that Siad had introduced her to the disgraced financier, describing the encounter as "a complete set-up".

Siad consistently denied knowing about Epstein's abuse. In a recent CNN interview, he said he believed Epstein was a legitimate professional and insisted he had no knowledge of criminal activity. He also denied allegations of rape in separate interviews with French media.

Victims Say Justice Has Been Lost

Lawyers representing women who filed complaints against Siad said they were shocked by his death, arguing it had denied alleged victims the opportunity to see the case tested in court.

Several legal representatives criticised the pace of the French investigation, claiming delays meant Siad died before he could be questioned by investigators. One former model who gave evidence said any information he possessed about Epstein's network may now be lost.

Echoes of Earlier Epstein Case

The death inevitably draws comparisons with French modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel, another Epstein associate who was found hanged in a Paris prison cell in 2022 while under investigation over allegations involving the trafficking and sexual exploitation of minors. Brunel denied wrongdoing before his death.

Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges, leaving many investigations into his associates continuing on both sides of the Atlantic.

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