Recent revelations regarding Jeffrey Epstein's connections to the International Peace Institute (IPI) suggest that the number of women involved in reports sent to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) has been overstated. The report highlighted the case of a single woman whose pictures were sent to Epstein, contrary to initial claims that multiple women were implicated. Previously, several former IPI staff members confirmed these details, emphasizing that there were discrepancies in how the original alert was presented in an internal UD memorandum.

The alert in question, sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2019, has gained renewed attention following the release of documents from Epstein's investigations. This situation escalated as former diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen, who was the institute's president until 2020, found himself in the spotlight due to his connections with Epstein. Investigative reports shed light on Rød-Larsen's prior associations and the potential implications of not conducting an investigation into the matter despite the initial alerts received by UD.

As the subject continues to garner significant media coverage, including multiple articles in VG and other Norwegian outlets, the credibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs remains at stake. The failure to take adequate action upon receiving the alert raises questions about the processes in place for handling sensitive allegations and managing the required scrutiny within diplomatic circles, particularly related to issues of misconduct and the implications for international relations.