A closed-door Epstein deposition named powerful figures who allegedly fueled his wealth, but key questions remain

Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accountant, Richard Kahn, named several prominent figures he said helped fuel the late financier’s fortune during a closed-door deposition on Capitol Hill. The testimony, first reported by Politico, is part of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s ongoing investigation into Epstein’s financial network.

Committee Chair Rep. James Comer said Kahn identified former Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner, former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black, former Microsoft Windows Division President Steven Sinofsky, hedge fund investor Glenn Dubin, and the Rothschild banking family as parties involved in major financial dealings with Epstein. According to Comer, Kahn believed Epstein earned his wealth largely through work as a tax adviser and financial planner connected to those transactions.

None of the individuals named in the deposition have been charged with wrongdoing related to Epstein. Lawmakers said the testimony could lead to additional witnesses being called as investigators continue trying to determine how Epstein amassed his fortune.

Witness claims face pushback

Several of the figures named quickly disputed Kahn’s claims. A spokesperson for Wexner said the former retail executive did not transfer money to Epstein, explaining that Epstein had been hired for wealth management services and was paid for that work.

Wexner’s team also said Epstein ultimately stole roughly $100 million from him, though some of the funds were later recovered. Wexner previously told lawmakers he had no knowledge of Epstein’s criminal conduct during their professional relationship, as Washington also weighed ignored anti-drone warnings.

Representatives for Leon Black and Glenn Dubin also rejected Kahn’s description of their involvement. Black’s spokesperson said the deposition offered no new information about Epstein’s work performing tax and estate planning services, while Dubin’s spokesperson denied that the hedge fund manager was ever an Epstein client. Steven Sinofsky declined to comment, and a representative for Edmond de Rothschild did not respond.

Some lawmakers remain skeptical of Kahn’s testimony. Rep. James Walkinshaw of Virginia said Epstein’s trafficking operation would not have been possible without Kahn’s management of Epstein’s finances, arguing it was difficult to believe the accountant had no knowledge of the crimes.

Kahn has maintained that he was unaware of Epstein’s abuse of women and girls, saying he only provided outside accounting and bookkeeping services. He also said he is serving as a co-executor of Epstein’s estate because he believes his financial records can help victims obtain compensation while federal officials face messaging security concerns.

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam said Kahn also referenced a non-American head of state who had financial transactions with Epstein. He further claimed Kahn discussed a person who accused President Donald Trump of misconduct receiving a settlement from Epstein’s estate, though another source familiar with the deposition disputed that characterization and said Kahn had never heard of the woman in question.

The Oversight Committee is expected to continue its investigation, with Epstein attorney Darren Indyke, who also serves as a co-executor of the estate, scheduled to appear for a deposition next week.