French diplomat with Epstein ties denies accusations after government alerts prosecutor

FILE PHOTO: Flags fly from the roof of France's Foreign and European Affairs Ministry, called the Quai d'Orsay, in Paris August 18, 2010. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo

PARIS, Feb ⁠12 (Reuters) - A French diplomat suspected of transferring United Nations documents to ⁠late financier Jeffrey Epstein denies all allegations made against him, ‌his lawyer said.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said this week he had alerted prosecutors and initiated disciplinary proceedings against Aidan, describing the accusations as "extremely serious."