Sex-criminal financier Jeffrey Epstein housed women he allegedly abused in several London flats after UK police opted not to investigate him. A BBC investigation reveals evidence of four flats rented in Kensington and Chelsea, where six women have since come forward as victims of abuse.
Many of the women, often from Russia and Eastern Europe, were brought to the UK in the wake of the Metropolitan Police's refusal to act on allegations made in 2015 by Virginia Giuffre, who accused Epstein of trafficking.
The investigation into Epstein's activities shows he had an established infrastructure across the UK, with evidence of coercing women into recruiting others for his trafficking operation. Notably, some were regularly transported to Paris to meet him, even after complaints against him had been made.
Despite clear signs of ongoing abuse, the Metropolitan Police maintained they conducted reasonable inquiries but did not open a full investigation. Human rights experts have echoed outrage over this inaction, insisting the police had a duty to investigate credible trafficking allegations.
Epstein's communication with women living in his London flats continued until his arrest, reflecting his persistent control over their lives. The investigation sheds light on missed opportunities by authorities and emphasizes the importance of pursuing accountability to prevent future abuses.
