French prosecutors are looking into Jack Lang. He was a minister for culture. This is about suspected money laundering. New papers from the US started this. The papers are about Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein was a criminal. He knew famous people.
The investigation is about money. It is linked to not paying taxes. The Epstein papers show many connections. Jack Lang is in the papers many times. His daughter, Caroline Lang, is also being looked at.
Jack Lang left his job. He worked at the Arab World Institute. This is a group for France and Arab countries. French leaders think this is serious. Caroline Lang also left her job.
Epstein wanted to meet important people. He wanted to meet the former French President. Epstein sent a photo to Steve Bannon. It showed him with Jack Lang. This shows Epstein wanted to be important.
Jack Lang says he did nothing wrong. He says the claims are not true. He thinks he will be found innocent. French leaders are still working. Many people are being looked at. The Arab World Institute needs a new leader.