Daniel Siad, a 69‑year‑old French model scout, died under mysterious circumstances at his mansion outside Paris. The cause of death remains unclear, and investigators have opened a formal inquiry.
Siad appeared more than 2,000 times in the FBI’s Epstein Files, suggesting he was involved in facilitating the financier’s sex‑trafficking operations. Authorities suspect he acted as a conduit between Epstein and potential victims.
French prosecutors announced the investigation after discovering Siad’s body in the property he occupied in Colombes. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact circumstances of his death.
Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial, maintained a luxury apartment in Paris where he allegedly engaged in predatory activities. Siad maintained that his interactions with Epstein were strictly business-related.
In communications dated 2014, Siad likened recruiting women for Epstein to fishing, noting that sometimes he caught a few and other times none. He consistently denied any wrongdoing beyond his professional role.
Siad’s association with Epstein began in the late 2000s and continued through 2017, with recruitment efforts spanning France, Eastern Europe, South Africa, and Morocco. He reportedly sought new talent across these regions.
A French woman reported in 2022 that she had become entangled in Epstein’s network after an introduction by Siad. In a public statement in May, Siad acknowledged knowing Epstein and facilitating connections with young women.
Siad expressed trust in Epstein, describing him as a professional and claiming ignorance of Epstein’s private life. He stated that he only provided professional introductions and did not engage in personal matters.
Other figures linked to Epstein, such as Jean‑Luc Brunel, faced
