Feb 23 β€’ 17:34 UTC πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Norway Aftenposten

Juul used the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' diplomatic passport to travel with Epstein's private plane

Juul traveled using a diplomatic passport for planned trips with Jeffrey Epstein's private jet, which is against regulations that prohibit such use for private purposes.

Juul's use of a Ministry of Foreign Affairs diplomatic passport to travel on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet has raised significant scrutiny, as such passports are intended exclusively for official duties. The Ministry has stated that diplomatic passports are not to be utilized for private travel, adding a layer of controversy around Juul's actions. The reports indicate that arrangements were made for two trips in March and May 2011, coinciding with a flurry of email correspondence between Epstein's inner circle and aides of Terje RΓΈd-Larsen, director of the International Peace Institute (IPI).

The incident has broader implications, highlighting the ethical boundaries regarding the use of government-issued documents for personal gain. This situation not only puts Juul in a precarious position but also reflects poorly on the oversight mechanisms of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the issuance and monitoring of diplomatic passports. The questions raised about accountability could lead to a deeper investigation, examining how such misuses can be prevented in the future.

Furthermore, this controversy connects to the wider narrative surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, a figure emblematic of numerous scandals, thus intensifying public scrutiny on how prominent individuals were traveling and associated with him. This incident may prompt regulatory reviews and potential policy changes to enforce stricter guidelines for the use of diplomatic passports to avert similar occurrences.

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