Ex-Norway PM Thorbjørn Jagland Charged with Gross Corruption in Epstein Probe

• Thorbjørn Jagland, former Norway PM, faces "aggravated corruption" charges over alleged benefits from Jeffrey Epstein.
• Norway’s financial crime unit, Økokrim, is investigating gifts, travel, and financial assistance linked to his public office.
• Jagland served as PM (1996-1997) and Council of Europe Secretary General (2009-2019), also chaired Nobel Committee.
• Investigators probe stays at Epstein's properties in Paris, New York, and Palm Beach between 2011 and 2018.
• Police are examining if benefits, including covered travel expenses and a sought bank loan, constitute "passive bribery".