Modeling scout tells Epstein “sometimes I catch, sometimes no fish”

On February 27, 2026, newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents revealed a 2014 email from European modeling scout Daniel Siad to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that stated, “In this busyness I feel like fisherman some time I cache quick, some time no fish,” describing the difficulties of his work scouting women for Epstein’s attention.

The email exchange, included in the latest batch of unsealed materials, was sent in July 2014. In the same message, Siad listed several women he had encountered during scouting trips, writing that he “had 2 girls from Sweden, a Slovakian, 2 French and [redacted] the Russian, with whom you spoke and a beautiful Chinese named [redacted].” Epstein responded that he would reimburse Siad for his expenses. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Siad’s name appears repeatedly in the released correspondence between 2009 and 2019. The documents show him forwarding photographs and details of women from locations in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia to Epstein. Some emails reference young women aged 16 and 17 and a 15‑year‑old girl, as well as other prospective recruits Siad identified during scouting activities. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Siad, who holds Swedish and Algerian citizenship, is described in media reporting as a European scout or recruiter who operated internationally. He has denied ties to Epstein’s criminal activity and said he believed Epstein had been punished for a prostitution offense rather than for abuse. A Swedish former model has filed a complaint in France accusing Siad of rape and human trafficking; Siad has denied the allegations and said he worked professionally to introduce models to Epstein. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

The email showing Siad comparing his work to fishing reflects the pragmatic tone of his communications with Epstein, who often requested details about the women Siad encountered and offered reimbursements for related travel costs. The released files provide evidence of the extensive interactions between Epstein and his network of associates, including those in the modeling industry. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}