Major Bank Warned US Government of Possible Human Trafficking Ties in Epstein Deals
JP Morgan Chase, one of the largest banks in the United States, had warned the government as early as 2019 about potential human trafficking connections linked to financier Jeffrey Epstein's dealings. According to recently unsealed documents, the bank had flagged over $1 billion in suspicious transactions that were possibly related to allegations of human trafficking.
The bank filed a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) in May 2019, just weeks after Epstein was found dead in his New York jail cell. The report highlighted transactions linked to prominent business figures and Epstein's connections with U.S. presidents. While the report did not detail the nature of the suspicious transactions or why they were flagged, it identified several high-profile individuals who had dealings with Epstein.
These included Leon Black, co-founder of private equity firm Apollo Global Management; hedge fund manager Glenn Dubin; lawyer Alan Dershowitz; and trusts controlled by retail tycoon Leslie Wexner. While none of these individuals have been charged in connection with Epstein's crimes, the bank's decision to alert regulators has raised further questions about their involvement.
JP Morgan's 15-year relationship with Epstein, a convicted sex offender, has sparked intense scrutiny over the years. The bank ultimately settled a lawsuit filed by victims of Epstein without admitting liability. The unsealed documents provide new evidence of the bank's knowledge of potential wrongdoing and highlight ongoing concerns about financial institutions' relationships with high-profile clients.
Epstein's connections to influential figures have long been a point of contention, with some accusing JP Morgan of ignoring or downplaying the financier's questionable dealings. As more information becomes available, it remains to be seen whether these transactions will lead to further investigations or accountability for those involved.
JP Morgan Chase, one of the largest banks in the United States, had warned the government as early as 2019 about potential human trafficking connections linked to financier Jeffrey Epstein's dealings. According to recently unsealed documents, the bank had flagged over $1 billion in suspicious transactions that were possibly related to allegations of human trafficking.
The bank filed a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) in May 2019, just weeks after Epstein was found dead in his New York jail cell. The report highlighted transactions linked to prominent business figures and Epstein's connections with U.S. presidents. While the report did not detail the nature of the suspicious transactions or why they were flagged, it identified several high-profile individuals who had dealings with Epstein.
These included Leon Black, co-founder of private equity firm Apollo Global Management; hedge fund manager Glenn Dubin; lawyer Alan Dershowitz; and trusts controlled by retail tycoon Leslie Wexner. While none of these individuals have been charged in connection with Epstein's crimes, the bank's decision to alert regulators has raised further questions about their involvement.
JP Morgan's 15-year relationship with Epstein, a convicted sex offender, has sparked intense scrutiny over the years. The bank ultimately settled a lawsuit filed by victims of Epstein without admitting liability. The unsealed documents provide new evidence of the bank's knowledge of potential wrongdoing and highlight ongoing concerns about financial institutions' relationships with high-profile clients.
Epstein's connections to influential figures have long been a point of contention, with some accusing JP Morgan of ignoring or downplaying the financier's questionable dealings. As more information becomes available, it remains to be seen whether these transactions will lead to further investigations or accountability for those involved.