• A closed-door session in Congress examines the financial networks linked to the late businessman
• Over 40,000 documents reviewed and dozens of related entities tracked

U.S. lawmakers have begun digging into the complex financial network of the late Jeffrey Epstein, seeking to understand how he built his fortune and his connections with some of the world’s wealthiest figures.

Epstein’s former accountant, Richard Kahn, testified behind closed doors before a congressional committee, detailing his management of Epstein’s finances over many years.

Kahn said he personally never saw evidence of abuse but provided lawmakers with a broader picture of how Epstein acquired his wealth.

According to his testimony, Epstein amassed hundreds of millions of dollars over two decades, cultivating relationships with prominent figures in finance and business.

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer said Kahn believed Epstein made his money as a tax advisor and financial planner.

Committee members noted that understanding Epstein’s financial dealings could shed light on how his illegal activities, including exploitation and trafficking of underage girls, continued for years.

Representative James Walkinshaw said Kahn’s management of payments—including to victims—made his role subject to scrutiny, although Kahn could not recall details of some transactions or communications.

During the deposition, Comer confirmed that Epstein received large sums from prominent individuals, including businessman Les Wexner, hedge fund manager Glenn Dubin, tech executive Steven Sinofsky, investor Leon Black, and the banking Rothschild family. None of these figures face accusations of wrongdoing in their relationships with Epstein.

Comer also stated that the committee reviewed more than 40,000 documents subpoenaed from JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank, noting that Epstein was connected to at least 64 business entities.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein, and Kahn testified that he had never seen financial transactions between Trump and Epstein.

Comer concluded that the investigation aims to reveal the facts to the public and understand how government agencies failed to address the case for years