JP Morgan Unveils $1bn of Transactions Linked to Jeffrey Epstein's Human Trafficking Allegations
The Wall Street giant, JP Morgan, has revealed that it had warned the US government about over $1 billion in transactions linked to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted pedophile financier, which may be connected to human trafficking allegations. According to new documents released this week, the bank filed a suspicious activity report (SAR) in 2019, just weeks after Epstein's death in a New York jail cell.
The SAR flagged approximately 4,700 transactions totaling over $1 billion that were potentially linked to reports of human trafficking involving Epstein, who had close ties with prominent business figures. The list of individuals mentioned in the report includes Leon Black, co-founder of 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 with crimes related to Epstein's alleged human trafficking activities, JP Morgan has come under intense scrutiny for its 15-year relationship with Epstein. The unsealed documents have raised questions about whether the bank alerted regulators about Epstein's suspicious transactions in a timely manner.
In response to the release of the SARs, Patricia Wexler, a spokesperson for JPMorgan, stated that the bank had indeed filed reports about Epstein and his activities, but acknowledged that no action was taken by government or law enforcement agencies. The transactions involving Dubin, Dershowitz, Black, and Wexner have been described as unrelated to Epstein's crimes, with Dubin and Dershowitz claiming that their interactions with Epstein were purely professional.
As the investigation into Epstein's alleged human trafficking activities continues, the role of JP Morgan in the affair remains a subject of intense scrutiny. The bank has settled cases filed on behalf of Epstein's victims without admitting liability.
The Wall Street giant, JP Morgan, has revealed that it had warned the US government about over $1 billion in transactions linked to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted pedophile financier, which may be connected to human trafficking allegations. According to new documents released this week, the bank filed a suspicious activity report (SAR) in 2019, just weeks after Epstein's death in a New York jail cell.
The SAR flagged approximately 4,700 transactions totaling over $1 billion that were potentially linked to reports of human trafficking involving Epstein, who had close ties with prominent business figures. The list of individuals mentioned in the report includes Leon Black, co-founder of 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 with crimes related to Epstein's alleged human trafficking activities, JP Morgan has come under intense scrutiny for its 15-year relationship with Epstein. The unsealed documents have raised questions about whether the bank alerted regulators about Epstein's suspicious transactions in a timely manner.
In response to the release of the SARs, Patricia Wexler, a spokesperson for JPMorgan, stated that the bank had indeed filed reports about Epstein and his activities, but acknowledged that no action was taken by government or law enforcement agencies. The transactions involving Dubin, Dershowitz, Black, and Wexner have been described as unrelated to Epstein's crimes, with Dubin and Dershowitz claiming that their interactions with Epstein were purely professional.
As the investigation into Epstein's alleged human trafficking activities continues, the role of JP Morgan in the affair remains a subject of intense scrutiny. The bank has settled cases filed on behalf of Epstein's victims without admitting liability.
$1bn in shady deals 
Still no justice for Epstein's victims 
The fact that JP Morgan had been warned about these transactions, yet didn't take decisive action, raises significant questions about the bank's responsibility in enabling such activities. 
It's also intriguing to see how some of these linked individuals have downplayed their connections with Epstein, while others remain under investigation. 
The lack of transparency surrounding this matter is particularly concerning, and it will be interesting to see how the investigation unfolds and whether any further accountability is meted out to those involved. 
. Like, I know we've all heard about Jeffrey Epstein and his super sketchy deals, but it's wild that JP Morgan was aware of the human trafficking thing 15 years ago 
and didn't do anything about it. It's like they just swept it under the rug. And now these other people are getting dragged into it too... I don't know how much more of this we can take 
. I mean, I guess some good came out of it when JP Morgan finally released the docs, but still. We need to make sure that justice is served and these people get held accountable 
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... I mean, $1 billion is a lot of money, and human trafficking allegations are super serious 
. It's weird that these transactions went under the radar for so long. JP Morgan seems to have done its due diligence by flagging suspicious activity, but it's concerning they didn't push the issue more aggressively with regulators 
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... I'm not buying it 
. The fact that they're trying to distance themselves from the allegations now feels a bit fishy 
. Anyway, this whole thing needs more transparency and accountability 
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. Now it seems they've been playing catch-up with some shady dealings, and I'm not surprised. We had all these warnings about Epstein's activities back in 2019, but did anyone do anything about it? Nope 
. It's like the old saying goes - money talks, but doesn't always walk the talk 
. The more we learn about this, the more I think these big banks should be held accountable for their complicity. It's time to shine a light on all the skeletons in the closet 
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I'm not buying it. They've been friends with Epstein for 15 years and now they're acting all innocent? 
Anyway, I guess this whole thing will play out in the courts and we'll see who's telling the truth. Fingers crossed for justice... sort of. 
. anyone got a good explanation for this whole thing?
like Black and Dubin, they're basically besties with the guy 
it's like they were waiting for someone else to take care of it 
. And the bank settling cases without admitting liability just seems like a way to avoid a bigger scandal. It's time for more transparency and accountability, especially when it comes to big banks and their relationships with powerful people.
, all because they thought it was just a 'business relationship' 
but let's be real, these guys were basically besties with epstein 
we need to demand more from our institutions & hold ppl accountable 
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