04.02.2026 14:20
Following the mention of North Macedonia in the Jeffrey Epstein files regarding human brain samples allegedly sent to the U.S., the country's authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether there is a connection to human trafficking, while the foreign press reported that this development raises the possibility of an international scandal.
North Macedonia has come to the forefront due to a human trafficking investigation initiated by emails and documents in the new Jeffrey Epstein files shared with the public. According to reports in the foreign press, the published Epstein email content mentioned the country in connection with materials related to brain research, prompting Macedonian authorities to examine the matter meticulously. It has also been reported that the investigation is focused on whether there is a connection to human trafficking.
BRAIN SAMPLES SENT TO THE USA
In an email from the Epstein files, it was stated that the archive in question is related to human brain research, and that brain samples from North Macedonia were sent to the USA as part of this research. The document indicated that the samples were included in studies at institutions such as Columbia University and the University of Pittsburgh, and that Epstein was informed about this. According to the content of the document, the process of transporting the brain samples sent from North Macedonia was detailed.
INVESTIGATION INITIATED
This content prompted Macedonian officials to take action, and it was claimed that a new human trafficking investigation had been initiated in the country. It is reported that the investigation was confirmed by official authorities after the mention of the country's name in documents related to Epstein. It has not yet been officially stated whether this file contains a direct connection to human trafficking, but legal authorities and security units in Macedonia are conducting a comprehensive examination related to the incident.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE
According to experts, the fight against human trafficking has long been a topic of discussion in North Macedonia. The country is defined as both a source and transit country, and cases of women and children being subjected to forced labor and sexual exploitation have been reported previously; however, it is noted that state institutions are taking steps to strengthen their investigation and prosecution capacities in this area.
The emergence of this new allegation with the public disclosure of the Epstein files has brought discussions about human trafficking and exploitation networks back to the forefront, not only in Europe but also on the international stage. International legal circles emphasize the need for a more in-depth examination of the documents and the clarification of possible crime chains and stakeholders.