France's national financial prosecutor announced today the initiation of an investigation against Jack Lang, the former culture minister, and his daughter, Caroline Lang, due to suspicions of money laundering related to serious tax fraud. This investigation is closely tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased convicted sex offender, whose dealings have resurfaced in light of new evidence. Pressure has been mounting on Lang to resign from his role as the president of the Arab World Institute in Paris, especially since the U.S. Department of Justice released documents last week showing that Lang and Epstein communicated sporadically between 2012 and Epstein's death in 2019. This revelation has raised concerns among the public and political circles about Lang’s connections to Epstein, further complicating his public image and responsibilities. French media outlets, including Le Monde, Le Figaro, and Mediapart, have reported that the preliminary investigation was prompted by findings from the U.S. Department of Justice revealing years of correspondence and financial links between Lang and Epstein, including activities conducted abroad. The implications of this investigation could be significant, potentially affecting Lang's political career and public trust in cultural institutions.