Several countries continue to seek full access to documents related to Jeffrey Epstein as part of ongoing investigations into potential criminal activity tied to the late financier. Despite repeated requests, U.S. authorities have yet to provide unredacted materials to international law enforcement agencies, hindering investigative efforts abroad.

Poland is among the nations actively pursuing inquiries related to Epstein. In February, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced an investigation focusing in part on alleged connections between Epstein and Russian intelligence. The National Prosecutor’s Office of Poland has formally requested unredacted Epstein files relevant to Polish aspects of the case. However, Polish officials report that a mutual legal assistance request sent to the U.S. Department of Justice in April has not been answered.

Norwegian authorities are also involved in Epstein-related probes, examining allegations of corruption involving three prominent former officials: ex-diplomats Terje Rød-Larsen and Mona Juul, and former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland. All three deny any wrongdoing. Norwegian prosecutors have sought additional evidence from the U.S., particularly from the International Peace Institute in New York, where Rød-Larsen previously served as president. Marianne Bender, a senior prosecutor with Norway’s economic crimes unit Økokrim, confirmed ongoing cooperation with European partners but noted that U.S. officials have yet to approve Norway’s information requests.

In Latvia, investigators have opened a criminal case linked to the Epstein documents and identified at least one victim from the country. Latvian authorities have sent multiple requests for mutual legal assistance to U.S. counterparts but have not received a response.

British officials have likewise made formal requests for access to unredacted Epstein-related files. Following informal talks with the U.S. Department of Justice that failed to yield the requested documents, London submitted a formal request in May. British police investigated former ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct connected to Epstein. Mandelson has denied all allegations. Reports indicate that U.S. authorities, including the FBI, have not responded to Britain’s formal request. The Crown Prosecution Service declined to comment.

In the United States, congressional committees have pressed for greater transparency. Following the release of partial Epstein documents by the Trump administration in September 2025, lawmakers widely criticized the incomplete nature of the disclosures. By November of that year, Congress voted overwhelmingly to compel the Justice Department to release all relevant material. Despite these efforts, lawmakers maintain that key documents remain missing or overly redacted.

Officials note that the legal framework governing mutual legal assistance requests can cause delays. The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs, which handles such requests, has faced longstanding challenges including staffing shortages, outdated technology, and heavy workloads. A 2021 Inspector General report highlighted these issues, emphasizing the resulting delays in processing complex requests.

Legal experts caution that cases involving extensive records and ongoing litigation, such as those related to Epstein, are particularly complicated. Samer Korkor, a former attorney with the DOJ’s Office of International Affairs, explained that requests must satisfy legal criteria and that reviews often take extended periods.

In Germany, federal police maintain contact with U.S. authorities regarding any Epstein-related crimes involving German nationals. While two Green Party lawmakers have urged investigations into possible connections, the government stated that the Criminal Police Office has not uncovered criminal links to Germany. German officials have, however, communicated with the FBI to ensure that German law enforcement is involved if relevant cases arise.

As investigations continue worldwide, the absence of comprehensive access to the Epstein files remains a significant obstacle for authorities seeking to uncover the full scope of potential wrongdoing.