Model recruiter accused of introducing women to Epstein found dead in France

French modelling scout Daniel Siad, who was under investigation over ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead at his home outside Paris. Said's body was discovered on Monday evening.The 69-year-old had been accused by multiple women of rape, human trafficking and recruiting young women for Epstein, allegations he repeatedly denied.The Nanterre prosecutor's office said an investigation into the cause of death had been opened. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death, while French authorities said the wider criminal investigation into alleged trafficking and abuse linked to Siad and others would continue despite his death.According to Reuters, Siad's name appeared nearly 2,000 times in the declassified Epstein files released by the US department of justice.