Newly published documents from the U.S. Department of Justice in the Jeffrey Epstein case contain references to the Czech Republic, raising questions for Prague politicians and authorities.
Former Czech Foreign Minister and current MP Jan Lipavský (ODS) has publicly asked Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) whether Czech authorities are investigating potential connections and protecting possible victims.
The DOJ’s massive document release, totaling more than three million pages, 180,000 photos, and 2,000 videos, details Epstein’s life and criminal activities.
It includes emails, messages, calendar entries, statements, and other evidence collected during investigations into the convicted sex offender.
According to Seznam Zprávy, iDNES.cz, and Novinky.cz, some materials indicate Epstein had direct contacts with Czech women and girls, and even stayed in Prague multiple times.
Lipavský specifically asked Babiš whether the government is aware of Epstein’s visits, whether Czech victims might exist, and whether local security services will open an official investigation. He also questioned if the government plans to cooperate with international partners to ensure proper protection for potential victims.
Epstein in Prague: Hotels, Photos, and Property Talks
According to the documents, Epstein’s visits to Prague included stays at the Marriott Hotel and trips to notable sites such as the Old Jewish Cemetery, where photographs capture his presence. Some emails suggest he considered purchasing property in the country, though no purchase appears to have occurred.
Epstein’s connections in Prague also involved Czech women. One email from June 23, 2009, shows a young Czech woman writing to Epstein in English, explaining she had financial difficulties and requesting a loan.
The correspondence reflects the disturbing nature of his interactions and the exploitation of young women under the guise of personal or financial assistance.
Czech Women and the Epstein Network
Other Czech women appear repeatedly in Epstein’s communications. A Czech woman identified only as Zlata emailed Epstein in June 2013, referencing a “naked, wet chat in the pool” and celebrating the 16th birthday of another girl.
She described plans to bring friends to “special parties” and sent him photos of herself and others, including minors. According to the documents, Zlata exchanged dozens of emails with Epstein in 2013, providing him with images and arranging repeated encounters in New York and Florida.
Another woman, Veronika, also had extensive contact with Epstein dating back to 2009. Emails show he arranged flights, accommodations, and payments for her travel to his parties and properties, including apartments in Manhattan and gatherings on his private Caribbean island.
In one email, Veronika requested financial assistance, and a note in Epstein’s assistant’s files indicated a transfer of $5,000 for her. While Seznam Zprávy knows the identities of Zlata and Veronika, they have not been published. Veronika did not respond to interview requests.
High-Profile Names in the Epstein Documents
The documents also link Epstein to other figures connected to the Czech Republic. Miss Czech Republic and Miss World Krystyna Pyszková appeared in his “travel agency” records. Flights arranged for her between Barcelona, Paris, and Prague in April 2019 were canceled, according to the DOJ files.
Internationally, the documents reference numerous high-profile figures. Epstein moved in elite political, business, and entertainment circles, hosting guests including members of royal families, U.S. politicians, and celebrities. His 2008 conviction for sexual abuse of minors resulted in only 18 months in prison due to a controversial plea agreement. He died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on new charges of sex trafficking and abuse.
Krystyna Pyszková
Calls for Investigation in Czechia
Lipavský emphasizes that if there are credible leads in the documents related to the Czech Republic, authorities must act “actively and consistently so that no reasonable suspicion remains unverified.” His questions to Babiš reflect broader concerns about whether Czech security services are prepared to investigate victims and potential criminal networks.
The U.S. Justice Department continues to add documents to its publicly accessible database, keeping international scrutiny high. Investigations in other countries, including Poland, Slovakia, and Latvia, show that Epstein’s network and influence extended across Europe.
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