From Wall Street to dark crimes: Epstein’s money network revealed

According to The Guardian, J.P. Morgan, in its recently released report, alerted the U.S. government that over one billion dollars in transactions linked to Epstein could potentially be related to human trafficking reports.

The largest U.S. bank, in 2019 — just weeks after Epstein was found dead in a New York prison — filed a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) on the financier accused of sexually abusing minors and connected to prominent business figures.

Based on the global bank report, which was ultimately released following requests by The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, nearly 4,700 transactions totaling over one billion dollars were identified that might be linked to Epstein’s human trafficking activities. The report, filed during Trump’s first term, also highlighted sensitivities regarding Epstein’s connections to two U.S. presidents (Trump and Bill Clinton).

Among the documents, additional reports from years prior to Epstein’s arrest are included, noting large cash withdrawals.

Notable individuals associated with these transactions include Leon Black (Apollo co-founder), Glenn Dubin (hedge fund manager), Alan Dershowitz (attorney), and Leslie Wexner (investor). None of the individuals named in the report have been charged or prosecuted in relation to Epstein’s case.

J.P. Morgan’s 15-year relationship with Epstein, a convicted sex offender, is now facing extensive legal and political scrutiny.

The released documents are part of a 2023 lawsuit filed by the U.S. Virgin Islands — where Epstein managed his private island and finances — as well as by his victims. J.P. Morgan settled the cases without admitting liability.

Patricia Wexler, a spokesperson for J.P. Morgan, stated that the release of these reports demonstrates that the bank had informed authorities.

She added: "The report confirms that the bank had flagged suspicious financial activity from the outset, particularly when it ended its financial relationship with Epstein in 2013, and repeatedly filed these reports from 2013 to 2019 in accordance with the law."

The identity and activities of Jeffrey Epstein, an American financier, first came to light due to his extensive network of sexual abuse of teenage girls, attracting media attention particularly for the involvement of influential figures and public personalities.

His connection with Donald Trump has been highlighted in recent months, raising many questions about the president’s association with Epstein’s crimes — a matter Trump has strongly denied, and which has faced various political obstacles in investigations.

Epstein’s death in custody was later announced, with the medical examiner ruling it a suicide.

Subsequent investigations following his death led to numerous victim complaints, prompting scrutiny of several public figures and major companies. In the most recent case, Prince Andrew, the brother of the British monarch, whose name was implicated in the Epstein case, was stripped of all royal titles — a decision announced by Buckingham Palace to preserve the dignity and reputation of the monarchy.