# Epstein-Files: Diese Spuren führen nach Österreich

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Podcast: [Inside Austria](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-austria-4385468)
Published: 2026-02-28T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://inside-austria.podigee.io/226-neue-episode
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## Resource

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.

## 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

## Topics

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

## 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.

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