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Daniel Siad
Born
Daniel Amar Siad

(1957-10-28)28 October 1957
French Algeria
Died20 July 2026(2026-07-20) (aged 68)
Hauts-de-Seine, France
Other names
  • Amar Siad
  • Siad Amar[1]
Citizenship
  • Sweden
  • France
  • Algeria[1]
OccupationModel scout
Known forAssociation with Jeffrey Epstein

Daniel Siad (Arabic: دانيال سياد; born Daniel Amar Siad; (28 October 1957 – 20 July 2026) was a Swedish-French[1] modeling scout. He worked for the "What's Up Management" modeling agency.[2]

Siad also worked as a fashion photographer, project manager for a Russian fashion television channel, and financial consultant, with residences in Stockholm and ties to Paris and Barcelona.[3][4][5] A known associate of Jeffrey Epstein, Siad was publicly accused of rape and sex trafficking by at least five women, and was also linked (along with Epstein) to a German model who went missing in 2015.

Early life

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Siad was born in Algeria on 28 October 1957. In 1980, he immigrated to Sweden. He described himself as being of Algerian and Berber Jewish[6] heritage, and often framed his personal trajectory through that heritage.[7][8][9][10]

Little public information exists regarding Siad's background beyond associations with fashion and modeling, including roles as a project manager at World Fashion Channel and consultant activities. Siad had ties to Stockholm, Sweden, where he had resided, as well as to Paris and Barcelona.[11]

Connection to Epstein and Brunel

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Siad was described in court documents and media reports as a key Jeffrey Epstein associate who operated primarily in Europe, forwarding profiles, photographs, and sometimes videos of potential models and others to Epstein, often via email. He was mentioned in the files around 2000 times[12] and his activities spanned the late 2000s to at least 2017 and included scouting in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Latvia[13], South Africa (particularly Cape Town), Barcelona, Ibiza, Paris, Morocco, Cuba, and elsewhere.[14][15][1][16][17]

Siad's name gained attention in February 2026 following a release of Epstein files, which included repeated mentions of his scouting role across multiple countries.[18] Media coverage highlighted potential exploitation concerns in Poland, prompting Prime Minister Donald Tusk to announce the establishment of an investigative body.[19][20][21] Siad has been identified in declassified United States Department of Justice documents as a scout and recruiter of young women and girls for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's network.[10][22] Epstein associate Jean-Luc Brunel identified Siad to investigators as a "scout or recruiter of girls and/or women for Jeffrey Epstein."[10] Siad was described in a Department of Justice file as a "scout or recruiter of girls and/or women for J. Epstein," per an email from Epstein associate Jean-Luc Brunel, the French modeling agent who died in prison in 2022 while facing charges related to rape and trafficking of minors connected to Epstein.[8] Siad exchanged emails and communications with Brunel and forwarded modeling profiles and travel arrangements involving young women to Epstein.[18][10] An unverified photograph purportedly showing Siad with Woody Allen has circulated online amid the file releases.[22]

In a 2009 email, Siad informed convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein of plans to scout in small villages across Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary during June and July.[14][23] He contacted modeling agencies in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 2010, including Next One Agency, and sent photos of candidates to Epstein while organizing meetings.[15] In South Africa, Siad sent pictures of females from Cape Town, describing the "potential of girls" as "huge," with Epstein critiquing their appearance in responses.[8]

In 2015, Siad met a 16-year-old New Zealand model and her friend in Paris and forwarded their modeling profiles to Epstein, who deemed them "too old."[24] In Barcelona, where Siad settled around 2016–2017, he contacted modeling agencies, housed young models in his small apartment, and sent photos and details to Epstein, including comments on ages and appearances (e.g., noting one 20-year-old "seems minor"). He organized travel, provided financial assistance to some women, and received payments via a Dubai bank account.[9][11] Siad also scouted in other locations, such as Cuba post-2016 and Morocco, and forwarded profiles for events like Formula 1 hostessing.[9]

At least five women publicly accused Siad personally of rape and sex trafficking, which he denied.[25] In February 2026, former Swedish model Ebba P. Karlsson [sv] accused Siad of raping her in the swimming pool of a villa in Cannes, France in 1990. Karlsson filed a complaint with the Paris prosecutor's office for rape and trafficking against Siad.[26] In June 2026, an investigation from ZDF and Der Spiegel revealed that a German model missing since 2015, referred to as "Michele", had contact with Siad and was presented to Epstein.[27][28][29]

As of February 2026, no public records indicate that Siad had been charged or arrested in connection with Epstein's crimes.[11] The mentions of him in the Epstein files derive from emails and other documentary evidence rather than from any formal legal proceedings against him.

Activism

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From 2017 to 2020, he was appointed the diplomatic representative of the Movement for the Self-Determination of Kabylia (MAK) in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. He left the movement after being mentioned in the Epstein files.[30][31] He is also mentioned as a speaker at a CMA conference in 2018, and presented on that occasion as a diplomat and activist committed to Amazigh culture, language, and identity.[32][better source needed]

Death

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On 20 July 2026, Siad was found dead at his home in Colombes, France.[7][33] Although Siad's lawyer stated that he had died of a heart attack, his cause of death has not yet been determined.[34]

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 Samari, Mona (9 February 2026). "Tunisia, Daniel Siad and the #EpsteinFiles: Inside a transnational model-recruitment network". inkyfada.
  2. ↑ Teigen, Espen (10 February 2026). "Slik rekrutterte Jeffrey Epstein norske og svenske jenter til sex og prostitusjon". Document (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  3. ↑ "ENQUÊTE FRANCETV. Dans les dossiers Epstein, l'ombre de Daniel Siad, chasseur de mannequins soupçonné d'avoir été un recruteur de l'homme d'affaires" [FRANCETV INVESTIGATION. In the Epstein files, the shadow of Daniel Siad, a model scout suspected of having recruited for the businessman, looms large.]. Franceinfo (in French). 9 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  4. ↑ Teigen, Espen (10 February 2026). "Slik rekrutterte Jeffrey Epstein norske og svenske jenter til sex og prostitusjon". Document (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "Affaire Epstein : Daniel Siad, ce Franco-Algérien photographe dans une agence de mannequins qui recrutait des jeunes filles pour le financier américain à Barcelone". lindependant.fr (in French). Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  6. ↑ Fresneda, Carlos (23 July 2026). "The mysterious death of Jeffrey Epstein's 'model recruiter' in Ibiza and Barcelona". ELMUNDOAMERICA. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
  7. 1 2 Adrien Bez (10 February 2026). "«Recruteur de filles», né en Algérie, plainte pour viol... Qui est Daniel Siad, rabatteur présumé de Jeffrey Epstein ?". Le Figaro (in French). Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 Davis, Rebecca (3 February 2026). "How Jeffrey Epstein used South Africa as his hunting ground". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 Llimós, Albert. "Jeffrey Epstein had a facilitator of girls in Barcelona". Ara in English. Archived from the original on 5 February 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "Epstein files reveal limited Polish links, including emails, model contacts, and meeting with former tennis star". Polskie Radio (in Polish). 5 February 2026.
  11. 1 2 3 "Daniel Siad, el francoargelino que captaba víctimas para Epstein en España: "La chica tiene 20, pero parece menor"". El Español. 4 February 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  12. ↑ "Affaire Epstein : double crise au Royaume-Uni, la famille royale «inquiète», Starmer sous pression".
  13. ↑ Sedliņa, Anita (1 February 2026). "Epstīna pēdas Latvijas modeļu industrijā: ko patiesībā nozīmē 2011. gada skandāli šodien". Delfi (in Latvian). Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  14. 1 2 Day, Matthew. "How Warsaw played a key role in the Epstein trafficking machine". TVP World. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  15. 1 2 "България в досиетата Епстийн: Модните агенции в София и мистериозната "принцеса"". Vesti.bg. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  16. ↑ Lesser, Gabriele (9 February 2026). "Neue Epstein-Akten: Epsteins Kreise ziehen auch nach Polen". Die Tageszeitung: taz (in German). ISSN 0931-9085. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  17. ↑ "Polskie wątki w aktach Epsteina. „Skaut" szukał kobiet w małych wioskach". Bankier.pl (in Polish). 9 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  18. 1 2 Crowe, David (4 February 2026). "'A special place in hell': New taskforce to hunt down 'scouts' who sent girls to Epstein". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  19. ↑ "Poland to set up body to look into Epstein files". Notes From Poland. 3 February 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  20. ↑ "Epstein európai kerítőhálózata: lengyel falvakig vezetnek a nyomok". hvg.hu (in Hungarian). 9 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  21. ↑ Lesser, Gabriele (9 February 2026). "Polen: Epstein-Vertrauter lockte Mädchen an – Regierungschef Tusk reagiert". www.morgenpost.de (in German). Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  22. 1 2 Banerjee, Shamik (4 February 2026). "Who is Daniel Siad? 'Epstein trafficker's' photo with Woody Allen, emails with Jean-Luc Brunel viral". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  23. ↑ "Epstein európai kerítőhálózata: lengyel falvakig vezetnek a nyomok". hvg.hu (in Hungarian). 9 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  24. ↑ "The Epstein files and NZ: Managers, models and the Kiwi billionaire". The Spinoff. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  25. ↑ "French modeling scout linked to Epstein found dead". NBC News.
  26. ↑ Spada, Emilia (11 February 2026). "«C'est comme si on m'avait coupé la tête» : victime du rabatteur présumé de Jeffrey Epstein, l'ex-mannequin Ebba Karlsson témoigne". Libération (in French). Archived from the original on 12 February 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  27. ↑ Lucas Eiler; Tim Gorbauch; Alina Reissenberger (10 June 2026). "Vermisste junge Deutsche in Epstein-Files". ZDF Heute (in German). Retrieved 16 June 2026.
  28. ↑ "German model missing for 11 years named in Epstein files: Report". The Straits Times. 11 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  29. ↑ "French modelling scout linked to US sex offender Epstein found dead outside Paris". France 24. 22 July 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  30. ↑ Siwel, Agence (1 June 2017). "Nomination de représentants diplomatiques de la Kabylie à travers le monde". SIWEL (in French). Archived from the original on 31 January 2026. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  31. ↑ "Cité dans l'affaire Epstein, Daniel Siad écrit au président de l'Anavad". Siwel.
  32. ↑ CMA (24 June 2018). "Conférence internationale: Le droit des berbères dans les pays de Tamazgha (nord de l'Afrique)," (in French). Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  33. ↑ "Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris suburbs". BBC News. 22 July 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  34. ↑ Castano, Aicha El Hammar; Simonetti, Joseph; Hill, James (22 July 2026). "Model scout investigated for Epstein trafficking ties found dead in France". ABC News. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
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