An analysis of Jeffrey Epstein's documents reveals at least three victims with ties to Switzerland, shedding light on the blackmail and pressure tactics he used to achieve his goals. The documents, part of a colossal 3.5 million-page archive released by the U.S. Department of Justice, highlight a stark reality: the U.S. government's failure to protect the identities of its victims.
The RTS data team has identified the profiles of three young women with connections to Switzerland. Their names have been changed to preserve anonymity, albinfo.ch reports.
Lana, from victim to collaborator
Lana was about 19 when she met Jeffrey Epstein in Paris in 2009. Young, beautiful and ambitious, she was the “ideal victim” for the sex trafficker. A former Russian-born athlete and law student at the Sorbonne, Lana spoke several languages and dreamed of working for the United Nations. Epstein quickly introduced his diplomatic connections, creating a power dynamic and presenting himself as a “mentor” of life and sex.
In 2014, Epstein funded her studies at the University of California, Berkeley, in exchange for Lana introducing him to “personal assistants” — a term that covers massages and sexual services. During this time, Lana sent him photos and CVs of girls she met in Switzerland, helping him gradually approach them. Documents show that Lana introduced at least ten girls to Epstein between 2014 and 2019.
Leïla, the defenseless victim
Leïla, 21, from Lucerne, was a talented tennis player and young model. She was discovered in Dubai by a photographer working for Epstein, who sent her photos to the financier. Within three months, Leïla had traveled to Epstein’s private island, Little Saint James. She remained in contact with Epstein until 2014, mainly for financial reasons, seeking paid work.
Stefani, the one who said "no"
Some girls refused to become part of Epstein's system, like Stefani, a Swedish model living in Switzerland. In October 2011, she was contacted by Epstein through a photo. Epstein promised her professional meetings with modeling agencies in the US, but demanded to meet Stefani in person under the pretext of training. Stefani sensed something fishy and refused. Epstein immediately canceled the meetings and offered to keep her plane ticket, but she refused, cutting off all contact with him. Her career was not damaged; she went on to become an internationally renowned model and later married a famous athlete.
Switzerland, the scene of a sexually exploitative system
Epstein's system, which combined blackmail, favors and rewards, was intended to subjugate young girls. Although the documents do not identify any sexual assaults committed on Swiss soil, Epstein's control and influence were present.
For the victims, this situation was a double whammy. Despite the US government's promises of confidentiality, the anonymized documents often allowed them to be identified through names, emails, and phone numbers, due to inaccurate redactions. Some information that could have identified the victims was also overlooked by FBI investigators. As a result, the identities of many of the girls became public, a devastating situation for those who had built families or professional careers.
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