Daniel Siad, a 69-year-old model scout, was found dead in his home outside Paris on Monday night, French authorities confirmed to ABC News. Siad was reportedly under investigation by French prosecutors for alleged trafficking connected to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as well as for separate allegations of sexual crimes.

Siad's name appears extensively in documents released by the U.S. Justice Department in response to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, with his correspondence with Epstein often referencing young women scouted internationally whom he believed would interest Epstein. In one message, Siad mentioned "2 girls from Sweden, a Slovakian, 2 French and [redacted] the Russian," lamenting Epstein's failure to meet them as planned.

Epstein, in a reply, offered to reimburse Siad for any expenses and requested details about the women. Siad also mentioned potential recruits in Scandinavia and France, some as young as 15 to 17, likening his recruitment work to that of a fisherman. His attorney, Menya Arab-Tigrine, stated that Siad's death was discovered by a neighbor's sister and that she believed he had suffered a heart attack, pending an official report.

Following the public release of the DOJ files earlier this year, French authorities announced a renewed investigation into potential crimes committed in France by individuals associated with Epstein. The late financier died by suicide in a Manhattan jail in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

Siad had previously denied any wrongdoing in his association with Epstein and disputed rape allegations. He had told French and British journalists that Epstein had deceived him and that he believed he was recruiting women for legitimate modeling castings, portraying Epstein as a professional associated with major modeling agencies. He had described his dealings with Epstein as strictly professional in an interview with French broadcaster BFMTV.

Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of Siad's death and ordered a post-mortem examination. The circumstances surrounding his death are under scrutiny given the ongoing investigations into his alleged activities.

Siad's work allegedly involved scouting young women internationally, with his communications with Epstein detailing specific individuals and their nationalities. These exchanges, now part of public record, provide a glimpse into the alleged recruitment network.

The investigation into Siad's activities was reportedly intensified after the release of the Epstein files, prompting French authorities to examine potential complicity in crimes within their jurisdiction.