03.02.2026 21:31
After the release of new documents mentioning him in connection with billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in prison while awaiting trial for charges of sexual exploitation and establishing a prostitution network involving underage girls in the U.S., Slovak diplomat Miroslav Lajcak stated that after rereading the messages, he felt like an "idiot." Lajcak explained that the reason for his resignation was to "prevent a political blow to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico."
In new documents shared with the public regarding the investigation into billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in prison while being prosecuted for establishing a network of sexual exploitation and prostitution of underage girls in the U.S., Slovak diplomat Miroslav Lajcak, who resigned after his messages with Epstein were revealed, made statements to Radio Slovakia about the matter.
HE SAID HE FELT "STUPID"
Lajcak stated that after rereading the messages, he felt "stupid." He expressed that he had not been involved in any crime, including meetings with Epstein while serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs, and noted that he did not remember these meetings, thus he could not confirm or deny the authenticity of the messages. Lajcak conveyed that he resigned to prevent a political coup against Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
"MY COMMUNICATION WITH EPSTEIN IS LIMITED TO WORDS, NOT ACTIONS"
Miroslav Lajcak emphasized that at that time, he viewed Epstein as "a valuable connection that could open many doors" because he was someone "accepted among prominent politicians," stating, "However, this does not absolve me of responsibility. I made a bad decision and established inappropriate communication. These messages were nothing more than a reflection of foolish male egos. Jokes of self-satisfied men." Lajcak noted that just because someone communicates with a sexual abuser does not mean they are one as well, stressing that his communication with Epstein was "limited to words, not actions."
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT DUE TO EPSTEIN'S CONNECTIONS IN SLOVAKIA FROM THE OPPOSITION PARTY
According to the Slovak News Agency (TASR), members of the opposition Progressive Slovakia party, Beata Jurik and Zuzana Stevulova, held a press conference in front of the Prosecutor's Office. Jurik stated, "Jeffrey Epstein is now dead, but his disgusting network of perverts continues to operate. We believe these individuals should be held accountable to justice. And the victims in Slovakia should also receive justice."
Jurik mentioned that they would present a draft resolution supporting Epstein's sexual abuse victims in Slovakia to the General Assembly of the Slovak National Council, stating that this was not a "political maneuver." Stevulova emphasized that victims should not be afraid to speak out on this issue, calling on the relevant authorities to "examine Lajcak's security clearance and revoke it if necessary."
LAJCAK HAD RESIGNED
Lajcak, who was mentioned in the newly released documents regarding Epstein, had resigned on January 31. It was noted that Lajcak's correspondence with Epstein often contained personal nature and that they discussed many topics, including "women and geopolitical issues." It was also stated that Epstein had invited Lajcak, who was the Slovak Minister of Foreign Affairs at the time, to his home.
THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN CASE
Epstein, who was charged with sexually abusing dozens of girls under the age of 18, including the youngest being 14, and establishing a prostitution network, was found dead in his cell at the Manhattan Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York on August 10, 2019.
The released Epstein case files included famous names such as former Prince Andrew, U.S. President Donald Trump, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, actor Kevin Spacey, singer Michael Jackson, illusionist David Copperfield, lawyer Alan Dershowitz, and former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.
The FBI also stated that as a result of its investigation with the U.S. Department of Justice, no evidence was found that a "client list" of famous individuals was maintained, and it was concluded that Epstein, who was alleged to have been murdered to cover up the crimes of individuals including government officials, celebrities, and businesspeople, actually committed suicide in his cell.