Lithuania’s Epstein investigation remains closed as prosecutors reveal no new details

Two months after the US Department of Justice released documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Lithuania’s Prosecutor General’s Office continues to withhold details about its pre-trial investigation, confirming only that questioning is underway, LRT.lt reports.

In early February, prosecutors announced a pre-trial probe into potential human trafficking links after assessing initial evidence. However, no charges have been filed, and authorities have not disclosed whether Simona Petreikė or her husband, Valdas Petreikis—both named in Epstein’s released files—have been formally questioned or face suspicion.

Epstein’s documents, published in January, reference Lithuania over 1,000 times, revealing his long-term financial and professional ties with the Petreikis family. Correspondence shows Epstein transferring funds to their business and requesting assistance in recruiting assistants. Petreikis previously told media their relationship was strictly professional but declined further comment, citing the ongoing investigation.

On Wednesday, Lithuania’s parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee discussed the case in a closed session. Committee member Agnė Širinskienė of the Democratic “For Lithuania” faction noted that prosecutors had provided only general updates, confirming ongoing questioning and plans to request legal assistance from US authorities. The discussion also addressed gaps in victim protection and legal training, after reports that some lawyers involved in anti-trafficking programs later represented accused parties—a concern raised by NGOs.

Epstein, a convicted sex offender and financier, maintained connections with global elites across politics, business, and entertainment. His 2008 Florida conviction for soliciting sex from a 14-year-old resulted in a 13-month sentence, though his death in 2019 while awaiting trial on further charges remains controversial. The released files implicate figures worldwide, with Lithuania appearing more frequently than Latvia or Estonia. Local reports suggest Epstein’s network included Lithuanian entertainment industry figures, art students, and models.

The Prosecutor General’s Office has repeatedly stated it has “no disclosable information” on the case but pledged to update the public on “substantial developments” when possible.