Epstein Files Reveal Dutch Models Targeted in Sex Trafficking Network

Newly released documents detail Epstein's global recruitment tactics, raising concerns about the modeling industry's vulnerability to exploitation.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Newly released documents concerning disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein have revealed the names of at least ten additional Dutch women connected to his sex trafficking network. The investigation, conducted by Nieuwsuur alongside other news outlets, highlights a pattern of recruitment and exploitation that spanned continents, with Epstein utilizing recruiters worldwide to identify and approach women, often under the guise of offering modeling opportunities.

Why it matters

The Epstein case continues to unfold, shedding light on the scope of his global network and the vulnerability of aspiring models to exploitation. This raises questions about the need for greater safeguards and oversight within the modeling industry to protect young professionals seeking career advancement.

The details

The documents detail how Epstein used recruiters, including a man named Daniel Siad who contacted Dutch models with offers of work in the US, to identify and approach women. Some models reported being contacted by their agencies about potential opportunities, only to later realize the connections to Epstein. The investigation also reveals Epstein's use of coded language and manipulation, with him directly asking Dutch models Yfke Sturm and Sylvia Geersen to provide him with potential "assistants," a term often used as a euphemism for young women.

  • The Epstein files were newly released in February 2026.

The players

Jeffrey Epstein

A disgraced financier who was convicted of sex trafficking and died in prison in 2019.

Daniel Siad

A key figure in Epstein's recruitment network who frequently contacted Epstein with profiles of women he believed would be of interest.

Yfke Sturm

A Dutch model who stated that Epstein's language was suggestive but she did not actively participate in recruitment.

Sylvia Geersen

A Dutch model whose spokesperson indicated that her conversations with Epstein related to modeling work.

Ebba Karlsson

A Swedish model who has filed a complaint against Daniel Siad, accusing him of rape after identifying him in the Epstein files.

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What they’re saying

“He used recruiters over the whole world who could bring women to his island. Often under the pretense of helping them with their modeling career.”

— Berry Levine, Epstein's biographer (Nieuwsuur)

“I now advise other models to handle interactions similarly, emphasizing the importance of going through established channels.”

— Anonymous Dutch model (Nieuwsuur)

What’s next

Investigations are ongoing to identify and prosecute any remaining accomplices in Epstein's sex trafficking network, and civil lawsuits are continuing to seek justice for his victims.

The takeaway

The Epstein case has highlighted the urgent need for greater scrutiny of recruitment practices within the modeling industry and other fields where young people are vulnerable to exploitation. This case underscores the importance of protecting the rights and safety of aspiring professionals seeking to advance their careers.