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Epstein-Files: Diese Spuren führen nach Österreich

Podcast: Inside Austria
Published: Feb 28, 2026
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Summary

Newly released US government documents reveal unexpected links between Jeffrey Epstein and Austria, including a forged Austrian passport found in his New York penthouse. The investigation explores connections to Viennese think tanks and attempts by intermediaries to broker meetings with high-ranking Austrian politicians.

Topics

Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein Files
Austria
Vienna
Sebastian Kurz
FBI
Political Networking
Investigative Journalism

Highlights

Main idea: A forged Austrian passport featuring Epstein's photo was discovered during FBI raids in New York
Main idea: Released US legal documents show frequent mentions of Vienna and Austria within the Epstein files
Failure mode: High-profile figures continued networking with Epstein despite his well-documented history of sex crimes
Practical takeaway: Intermediaries like Rod Larsen actively attempted to use political connections to facilitate meetings between Epstein and figures like Steve Bannon
Tension: The investigation highlights the gap between known criminal history and the continued social engagement of influential people

Chapters

1:00 The Forged Austrian Passport: An investigation into an Austrian passport found in Epstein's penthouse, issued to Marius Robert Fortelny but featuring Epstein's likeness.
4:10 Epstein's Background and Methods: A look at Epstein's early mathematical training and how he utilized his intellect to build complex social networks.
7:00 Patterns of Abuse: Details regarding Epstein's transition from local offenses to international trafficking involving victims from Eastern Europe.
10:00 The Scale of the Epstein Files: Analyzing the massive influx of millions of pages of documents released by the US government and the frequency of Austrian references.
13:00 The Role of Intermediaries: How individuals like Rod Larsen acted as bridges between Epstein and the Austrian political elite.
15:50 Connections to Sebastian Kurz: Examining the presence of former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's name in documents regarding political networking attempts.
31:00 The Mystery of the Vienna Trips: Questioning the purpose of Epstein's secret travels to Vienna and the motivations behind his interest in the Austrian social scene.