House Probes Epstein's Finances and Ties to Wealthy Individuals

Accountant Richard Kahn testifies on Epstein's business dealings and connections to powerful figures

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:03pm

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House lawmakers are investigating Jeffrey Epstein's financial portfolio and business ties, deposing his longtime accountant Richard Kahn to understand how the wealthy financier acquired his wealth and connections to some of the world's richest men. Kahn provided details on Epstein's tax advising and financial planning work, as well as his financial relationships with figures like Les Wexner, Glenn Dubin, and the Rothschild family. However, Kahn claimed he was unaware of Epstein's sexual abuse activities.

Why it matters

Understanding the full scope of Epstein's financial dealings and the individuals involved could help shed light on how he was able to evade accountability for his sex trafficking crimes for so long. The investigation aims to determine if any of Epstein's associates were complicit in or benefited from his illegal activities.

The details

Richard Kahn, Epstein's former accountant who now serves as an executor of his estate, testified before a House committee, providing details on Epstein's wealth and business ties. Kahn said he was under the impression Epstein made his money as a tax advisor and financial planner, and confirmed Epstein received significant funds from figures like Les Wexner, Glenn Dubin, and the Rothschild family. However, Kahn claimed he was unaware of Epstein's sexual abuse. The committee has also reviewed over 40,000 documents subpoenaed from JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank related to Epstein's 64 business entities.

  • The House committee deposed Epstein's accountant Richard Kahn on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.
  • Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak's financial ties to Epstein were also discussed during the deposition.

The players

Richard Kahn

Epstein's longtime accountant who worked closely with him for years and now serves as an executor of his estate.

James Comer

The Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee leading the investigation into Epstein's finances.

James Walkinshaw

A Democratic member of the House Oversight Committee who argued Kahn's role in managing Epstein's money enabled his sex trafficking.

Les Wexner

A former retail shopping chain executive who provided significant funding to Epstein.

Ehud Barak

The former Prime Minister of Israel who had financial ties to Epstein.

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What they’re saying

“Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring would not have been possible without Richard Kahn, who managed Epstein's money for years, authorized payments, including payments to victims and survivors.”

— James Walkinshaw, Democratic Representative (jammin983.com)

“The investigation's about getting the truth to the American people, trying to figure out how the government failed, answer questions we all have.”

— James Comer, Republican Representative and Committee Chair (jammin983.com)

What’s next

The House committee plans to continue its investigation, including calling on additional individuals with ties to Epstein such as investor Leon Black to testify.

The takeaway

This investigation into Epstein's finances and business relationships aims to uncover how the wealthy financier was able to evade accountability for his sex trafficking crimes for so long, and whether any of his powerful associates were complicit in or benefited from his illegal activities.