Epstein disponía de una red de apartamentos en Londres para las víctimas de sus abusos sexuales

BBC investigation uncovers London apartment network used by Epstein and exposes British police inaction on early warnings. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Epstein disponía de una red de apartamentos en Londres para las víctimas de sus abusos sexuales

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A BBC investigation has revealed that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein maintained a network of apartments in London where he sexually abused victims, while British police failed to act on early indications of his crimes. The findings, published Wednesday, detail how Epstein used properties in the British capital as part of his operation, exploiting young women and girls in a system that remained largely unchecked by authorities for years. According to the BBC report, Epstein’s London apartments were strategically located in upscale neighborhoods, allowing him to bring victims to the city under the guise of employment or educational opportunities. The investigation draws on testimony from survivors and former associates, who describe a pattern of grooming and abuse that mirrored Epstein’s known activities in the United States and elsewhere. The properties served as both living quarters and sites of exploitation, with victims often isolated and controlled by Epstein’s network of enablers. The report highlights a critical failure by the Metropolitan Police to respond to early warnings about Epstein’s activities in London. Despite complaints and intelligence shared by victims and advocates, officers did not launch a formal investigation until years later, when Epstein’s crimes had already escalated. The BBC’s findings suggest that institutional biases, lack of coordination with U.S. authorities, and a tendency to dismiss allegations against wealthy individuals contributed to the delay. Epstein’s London operations were part of a broader global network that included properties in New York, Florida, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The British capital, however, played a unique role as a transit hub for international victims, many of whom were brought from Eastern Europe and other regions under false pretenses. The BBC investigation underscores how Epstein exploited legal loopholes and jurisdictional gaps to evade detection, moving victims between countries to avoid scrutiny. The implications of the report are significant for British law enforcement, raising questions about accountability and the handling of sexual abuse cases involving powerful figures. Victims’...

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