Allegations of Turkey connection in Epstein files on Parliament's agenda

The records from the Jeffrey Epstein case, released to the public by the US Department of Justice, have moved to the top of the political agenda in Turkey as well. The inclusion of certain allegations concerning Turkey in the published Epstein files has been brought to the Parliament's agenda through a parliamentary question.

İYİ Party Tekirdağ MP Selcan Taşçı, in a parliamentary question submitted to the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey on February 6, 2026, requested clarification on whether the topics mentioned in the documents could be linked to the recent incidents of missing children in Turkey.

In her motion, MP Taşçı emphasized that allegations regarding Epstein's private jet, the "Lolita Express," having visited Turkey nine times, the potential trafficking of some Turkish children abroad via this plane, and the use of the Incirlik Air Base have caused public concern. Additionally, suspicions regarding money transfers made abroad were also reflected in the motion.

Rumors concerning missing child cases, which became a prominent issue especially in disaster zones following the earthquakes that occurred on February 6, and certain well-known Turkish names alleged to be mentioned in the Epstein documents have increased public uncertainty regarding the fate of these children.

Among the questions Taşçı directed to Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the motion was: "Has your Ministry requested any data, such as information, documents, flight records, or bank transaction records, from US authorities regarding the allegations concerning Turkey in connection with the Epstein case?"

According to information on the official website of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, the 15-day period granted for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to respond to the motion is still ongoing.