French prosecutors say Daniel Siad, a French modelling scout with alleged links to convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead at his home outside Paris. Multiple outlets report that Siad, 69, was under investigation in France over claims connected to Epstein’s alleged trafficking and abuse network, although he had denied wrongdoing before being questioned. Several reports state that Siad’s name appears repeatedly in documents released as part of declassified Epstein files—figures reported by outlets range from more than 1,000 mentions to nearly 2,000. Prosecutors and Siad’s lawyer are cited as confirming the death, with some outlets specifying that his body was discovered on Monday evening. The cause of death is described as unclear, and an autopsy is scheduled or planned to determine the circumstances. Coverage characterizes Siad as one of several French individuals named in connection with Epstein, but does not report any final judicial finding about his alleged role. The French investigation continues to assess the findings from the files and any evidence gathered in connection with the case.