Terje Rød-Larsen apologises for Epstein ties as Norwegian corruption probe continues

Former diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen has publicly expressed regret over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, stating, "Jeg beklager i dag dypt det forholdet jeg hadde til Epstein. Jeg burde kuttet forbindelsen til ham på et tidligere tidspunkt."

Rød-Larsen and his wife, former ambassador Mona Juul, face charges of complicity and gross corruption, respectively. Both deny any wrongdoing.

Norway’s economic crime agency, Økokrim, confirmed that the investigation remains extensive and high-priority, involving international police cooperation and pending assistance requests to authorities in the United States. Responding to assertions from defense lawyer John Christian Elden that minimized the probe's scope, Økokrim stated the case is significantly more comprehensive than suggested by the defense.

Sources: Aftenposten, Dagens Næringsliv, Finansavisen, NRK, TV 2 Nyheter