Jeffrey Epstein’s financial network has once again come under scrutiny after his longtime accountant appeared before members of the U.S. Congress. Lawmakers questioned Richard Kahn, who handled Epstein’s finances for many years, as part of an ongoing investigation into the late financier’s business operations and the people connected to them.
The closed-door session reportedly revealed new information about payments made from Epstein’s estate, including a settlement linked to someone who previously accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct. Because the official transcript has not yet been released, many of the details remain limited, but the testimony has already sparked strong political and public interest.
Congress questions Epstein’s longtime accountant
Richard Kahn, who reportedly managed Jeffrey Epstein’s finances for more than a decade, appeared before members of Congress on March 12. The questioning took place on Capitol Hill as part of a wider investigation into Epstein’s financial activities and the people who may have been connected to his network.
The hearing was held behind closed doors, meaning the full transcript has not yet been made public. However, several lawmakers shared limited information with reporters and on social media after the session.
Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam posted on X that one key point from the deposition involved a payment made to a person who had previously accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct. According to the congressman, Kahn confirmed that the individual received money from a survivor fund connected to Epstein’s estate.
Subramanyam later told reporters that lawmakers wanted confirmation that certain accusers had received settlements, and the accountant reportedly verified that this had occurred.
Details about the reported payment
The identity of the accuser was not disclosed during the public comments made after the hearing. Lawmakers also did not reveal how much money was paid or when the settlement took place.
Subramanyam said the committee would wait for the official transcript before providing further details. Because the testimony occurred during a sealed deposition, the information currently available comes mainly from lawmakers’ summaries rather than official records.
This has led to caution among observers, as additional context may emerge once the full transcript becomes public.
Other names mentioned during the deposition
According to the notes shared by Subramanyam, the accountant’s testimony also touched on several wealthy individuals who allegedly had financial connections with Epstein’s enterprise.
The congressman said Kahn identified five prominent figures or groups who reportedly made significant payments connected to Epstein’s operations. These names included:
- Businessman Les Wexner
- Hedge fund manager Glenn Dubin
- Investor Steven Sinofsky
- The Rothschild banking family
- Private equity investor Leon Black
The context and purpose of these payments were not fully explained in the public summaries shared after the deposition.
Subramanyam also said that Kahn mentioned former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak when lawmakers asked whether any current or former heads of state had financial ties to Epstein.
What investigators are trying to learn
The deposition is part of a broader congressional effort to better understand how Jeffrey Epstein accumulated and managed his wealth. Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges, had a complex financial network involving numerous businesses, foundations, and investment connections.
Lawmakers have been trying to determine:
- How Epstein generated his wealth
- Who financially supported his business operations
- Whether his network helped facilitate criminal activity
By questioning financial advisers, accountants, and business associates, investigators hope to uncover more information about how his operations worked.
Statements from House Oversight leadership
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer also spoke briefly with reporters after the deposition. According to his comments, Kahn testified that he believed Epstein’s wealth came mainly from tax advisory and financial planning services.
This explanation has been debated by investigators and journalists for years, as Epstein’s financial activities often appeared difficult to trace through traditional investment structures.
The committee has not yet announced whether additional witnesses will be called in connection with the investigation.
Why the testimony matters
Even years after Epstein’s death, questions about his finances and connections remain a major public issue. Investigators continue to examine whether powerful individuals or institutions may have been connected to his activities or benefited from his financial network.
The reported disclosure about a settlement linked to a Trump accuser has drawn particular attention because it connects Epstein’s estate to a politically sensitive allegation. However, until the official transcript is released, the details remain incomplete.
Lawmakers say the testimony is one step in a larger effort to bring transparency to Epstein’s financial dealings and to understand how his network operated for so long.
