Jeffrey Epstein is reported to have mentioned Thorbjørn Jagland's name over 50 times in an attempt to leverage it as social capital to impress powerful individuals. Jagland's defense claims that the allegations do not constitute corruption. Norwegian authorities, specifically Økokrim, are investigating Jagland, who is a former Prime Minister of Norway, for possible corruption and bribery in relation to Epstein, who is a convicted financier and sex offender.