Waldson Vieira Coutin, the last close associate of the late American billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sexual offenses and accused of trafficking minors, recounted Epstein's life in Paris as a personal servant for 18 years. In 2019, Coutin gave a testimony to the French police detailing some of Epstein's troubling habits, although he claimed to have been unaware of any activities related to the assault of minors. Coutin's insights came to light after the French newspaper Libération obtained parts of his testimony, shedding light on Epstein's behavior while in Paris.

Coutin describes his role in managing Epstein's Parisian apartment and how he witnessed the presence of many young women associating with Epstein. He noted that, although he was aware of the movement of these young women, he did not believe it to be linked to any criminal activities. His testimony was sought by the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police as part of an ongoing investigation into a suspected prostitution network involving Epstein and French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel. Coutin also recounted driving Epstein to Le Bourget Airport for his flight to the U.S., which culminated in Epstein's arrest.

This information highlights the connections and environments surrounding Epstein's life in Paris, raising questions about the extent of awareness among those working closely with him regarding his illegal activities. The investigation into Epstein's network continues to pique public interest, as understanding the dynamics of his operations may shed light on how such activities could have been overlooked for so long, particularly among those who frequented his circle.