Former French Presidential Adviser Olivier Colom Features Prominently in Latest Jeffrey Epstein Document Release
The US Department of Justice's massive document release on January 30 has brought a former high-ranking French diplomatic official into the spotlight of the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Olivier Colom, who served as a diplomatic adviser in the administration of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, is mentioned more than 2,000 times throughout the newly public records.
Disturbing Communications Revealed in Epstein Files
The documents, which comprise over three million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos, contain previously undisclosed communications between the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and numerous prominent individuals. Among the most troubling revelations are email exchanges between Epstein and Colom that contain disturbing language about women.
In one particularly concerning email from 2013, Epstein wrote to Colom: "On my island in the Caribbean, with an aquarium full of girls." In the same correspondence thread, Epstein added the cryptic statement: "Like SHRIMP — throw away the HEAD & keep the body." According to reports examining the documents, the correspondence between the two men included multiple instances where women were compared to various marine creatures.
Colom's Extensive Connections to Epstein Network
French publication Le Monde has reported that after Colom left the Élysée Palace, he took on the role of international adviser for the prestigious Edmond de Rothschild banking group. During this period, he maintained active correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein and reportedly became one of Epstein's primary contacts within France.
The documents reveal that in September 2013, Colom corresponded with Epstein via email and introduced Bruno Le Maire as a "friend." Colom described Le Maire as a "former minister of Sarkozy and a future candidate to the Presidential election" for 2017, noting that Le Maire was about to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. In what has raised eyebrows among investigators, Colom asked Epstein: "He would like to help him raise funds. Any idea?"
Background of Olivier Colom's Distinguished Career
According to Business News Australia, Olivier Colom served as both a diplomat and diplomatic adviser to former President Nicolas Sarkozy. During his tenure at the French foreign ministry, he contributed significantly to reforms of France's development aid framework before shifting his focus to European Union matters, including economic, financial, budgetary, and agricultural policy.
As diplomatic adviser and deputy sherpa to President Sarkozy, Colom handled critical international economic issues, climate negotiations, development assistance, and reforms related to global governance. He developed particular expertise in African policy and development issues throughout his diplomatic career.
Colom's diplomatic postings included assignments in Oslo and London, where he was seconded to the office of then British Prime Minister Tony Blair from 2005 to 2006. In 2007, he joined the presidential team at the Élysée Palace, marking the beginning of his close association with the Sarkozy administration.
From 2012 to 2016, Colom served on the executive committee of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, initially as an international adviser and later advancing to the position of secretary general. His educational background is equally impressive, with Colom being an alumnus of France's prestigious National School of Administration and Sciences Po. He holds degrees in public law from the Sorbonne and international law from Paris X University.
Important Context and Legal Considerations
It is crucial to note that while Colom's name appears extensively throughout the Epstein documents, some of these mentions may be duplicates. Legal experts emphasize that the mere appearance of a person's name in these files does not necessarily imply criminal wrongdoing or direct involvement in Epstein's activities.
Nevertheless, the volume of references to Colom and the nature of some communications have reignited debates about Epstein's international network and associations that extended far beyond American borders. The latest document release continues to shed light on the extensive connections maintained by the convicted sex offender with influential figures across multiple continents.
