WEF Launches Investigation Into CEO Over Epstein Relationship

2026-02-05 02:10:44

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The World Economic Forum has launched an independent investigation into its CEO Borge Brende. The aim is to clarify his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after it became known that Brende had been in contact with him. Select your language

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Deutsch de WEF leitet Untersuchung gegen CEO wegen Epstein-Beziehung ein Original Read more: WEF leitet Untersuchung gegen CEO wegen Epstein-Beziehun
Español es El WEF abre una investigación contra su director ejecutivo por su relación con Epstein Read more: El WEF abre una investigación contra su director ejecutivo por su relación con Ep
Português pt Escândalo Epstein alcança o Fórum Econômico Mundial Read more: Escândalo Epstein alcança o Fórum Econômico Mu

Brende is said to have attended three dinners at which Epstein was also present, the Italian news agency Ansa wrote on Thursday. There was also e-mail and text message communication between the two.

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) emphasised in a statement that the decision to conduct the investigation“underlines its commitment to transparency and the preservation of integrity.” At the same time, Brende is supporting and cooperating and will continue to fulfil his duties as WEF president and CEO.
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