20 Women Sexually Abused at Jeffrey Epstein Properties Were Paid Through JPMorgan Accounts: Filing

According to a court filing, at least 20 victims of sex abuse at Jeffrey Epstein properties and sex trafficking were paid through JPMorgan Chase accounts.

According to reports, the women were trafficked and abused at U.S. property. Virgin Islands, New York and elsewhere between 2003-2019

According to the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Justice which filed the filing, the women received payments totaling more than $1million. February 15.

“Epstein also withdrew more than $775,000 in cash over that time frame from JP Morgan accounts, especially significant as Epstein was known to pay for ‘massages,’ or sexual encounters, in cash,” The filing states. “Financial information also reflects payments drawn from JP Morgan accounts of nearly $1.5 million to known recruiters, including to the MC2 modeling agency, and another $150,000 to a private investigative firm.”

Epstein was facing charges of sex-trafficking when he was sentenced to death in 2019. New York City’s medical examiner ruled the death a suicide. Epstein had pleaded guilty for soliciting a minor to prostitution in Florida in 2008.

Denise George, Attorney General of the Virgin Islands (then-U.S. Virgin Islands) Case brought JPMorgan Chase was sued by George in 2022. They claimed that the company had helped Epstein commit crimes, including sex-trafficking. George was Soon after, the fire was extinguishedThe case is progressing, however.

This new filing is a slightly redacted version the original amended complaint that was previously entered into the docket.

‘Extremely High-Risk Client’

JPMorgan officials knew Epstein was an Anonymizer, evidence shows “extremely high-risk client” But he decided to continue servicing his accounts “because of his vast wealth and connections with other high net worth individuals,” According to the complaint.

The company’s global corporate security division, for instance, reviewed media articles that detailed the charges against Epstein in Florida. JPMorgan decided that Epstein would continue to be a client, but it did not label him as such. “high risk.”

A 2010 internal email showed that the division had flagged “new allegations of an investigation related to child trafficking” And you were curious. “are you still comfortable with this client who is now a registered sex offender.”

In January 2011, the company’s compliance director asked for reapproval of the relationship due to the new allegations of human trafficking. “I thought we did that in approving a $50 million new line of credit last month?” Another employee responded.

The review concluded that there was no need for a month-end report. “material updates” It was identified. It also stated that Epstein had spoken with Jes Staley about the alleged human-trafficking. Epstein stated that the allegations were false and there was no supporting evidence.

Two months later the security division reported that Epstein had settled a dozen suits with alleged victims. It also stated that Epstein was linked to Jean Luc Brunel of MC2 Model Management. The vision stated that Epstein gave $1 million to the agency in 2005. “It is unknown if the money was given as a secret investment or payment for services as a procurer.”

A close relationship

Staley, head of JP Morgan’s Private Bank, exchanged approximately 1,200 emails with Epstein from his company’s email account. These emails show close friendship and a close relationship. “even suggest that Staley may have been involved in Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation,” Virgin Islands authorities said, noting that Staley visited Epstein’s island multiple times.

Staley claimed that he had arrived on Little St. James. Staley stated that he arrived at Little St. James several months later. “Say hi to Snow White.”

“What character would you like next?” Epstein asked.

“Beauty and the Beast,” Staley answered.

“Well one side is available,” Epstein said.

Staley wrote this at another time: “I realize the danger in sending this email. But it was great to be able, today, to give you, in New York City, a long heartfelt, hug.”

Many wire transfers occurred soon after Staley visited Epstein Florida and Staley asked for something in London.

“None of the emails between Epstein and Staley were flagged in connection with risk reviews of Epstein’s accounts. Moreover, JP Morgan allowed Staley to remain a decisionmaker on Epstein’s accounts. JP Morgan even tasked Staley to discuss the human trafficking allegations with Epstein,” The filing notes.

2013 Report

Even by 2013, the bank’s report reported “nothing unusual” for Epstein’s transactions. No “unusual … activity” It said that it was taking place.

The frequency of Epstein’s payments, and how many of them were to women, should have triggered action, Virgin Islands authorities argued.

JP Morgan provided credit lines to Epstein up to $50 million before ending its relationship with the bank in 2013.

The suit was filed in New York’s federal court.

The authorities are asking for the court’s order to fine the bank and to order it to make restitution. “all ill-gotten gains,” Additional civil penalties may also be applied.

A court should also issue an injunction to prevent the same. “further illegal conduct and any concealment of illegal conduct,” authorities said.

JP Morgan (JPMC), did not respond to our request for comment.

The bank has moved to dismiss the suit, calling it “The Bank of America.” “a masterclass in deflection that seeks to hold JPMC responsible for not sleuthing out Epstein’s crimes over a decade ago” Even authorities “had access at the time to the same information, allegations, and rumors about Epstein on which it alleges JPMC should have acted.”

The motion states that the suit is also pending. “proceeds on the untenable theory that JPMC was a participant in an Epstein sex-trafficking venture and was somehow uniquely situated to bring it to a halt.”

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