A French modelling scout who was under investigation for his alleged role in helping Jeffrey Epstein traffic and abuse women has been found dead. French prosecutors confirmed that the body of Daniel Siad was discovered on Monday evening. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Siad had been accused of acting as a recruiter for Epstein, bringing young women from France to the United States for the purpose of sexual exploitation. The investigation into his activities was ongoing at the time of his death. Details about the location where his body was found have not been released, though it was reported to be outside Paris.
The case has drawn attention due to Siad’s close ties to Epstein, the American financier who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Epstein’s network of associates has been the subject of multiple investigations worldwide.
French authorities have not commented on whether Siad’s death is considered suspicious. The autopsy results are expected to provide further clarity. The investigation into the allegations against Siad will continue, prosecutors said.
This development adds another chapter to the long-running saga of Epstein’s alleged co-conspirators. Media reports have linked Siad to several high-profile figures in the fashion and modelling industry. His death marks the latest in a series of incidents involving individuals connected to the disgraced financier.