Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe

Epstein’s Accountant Provides Testimony in House Oversight Inquiry

Richard Kahn, the long-time financial associate of Jeffrey Epstein, gave seven hours of private testimony before the House Oversight Committee, addressing allegations tied to the late sex offender’s activities. During the closed-door session, Kahn emphasized that his bond with Epstein was strictly professional, according to statements released by CNN. The panel investigated Epstein’s financial dealings, focusing on the origins of his wealth, his expenditures, and any potential illicit uses of funds.

Financial Scrutiny and Document Review

Lawmakers had been analyzing bank records and visiting the Treasury Department for months prior to Kahn’s appearance. The inquiry aimed to trace Epstein’s money trail and uncover any hidden transactions. In his opening remarks, Kahn stated that he had no personal knowledge of the “terrible and unforgivable things” Epstein allegedly did to women and girls. “We tracked expenditures as meticulously as possible, including gifts to both men and women,” he said, noting these gifts were only a minor part of Epstein’s overall spending.

“We did not interact socially, and I never attended any of his parties or social events. While Epstein was alive, I never observed sexual abuse or trafficking, nor did I receive a complaint from any victim or third party,” Kahn explained.

Kahn also dismissed claims that he helped structure Epstein’s businesses to obscure criminal activity. “I did not see them as red flags for abuse or trafficking,” he asserted. He further claimed to have no role in forming Epstein’s companies, describing them as “proper and not suspicious” in his prepared remarks.

Settlements and Trump’s Involvement

During a break in the deposition, House Oversight Chair James Comer noted that Kahn had “answered every question thus far.” Comer highlighted that Kahn mentioned a foreign leader having financial ties with Epstein, though details were not specified. A source close to the case added that Kahn testified about Epstein’s investments with Ehud Barak or one of his affiliated entities, though specifics were unclear.

“Kahn stated that another individual, who had previously accused President Donald Trump, received a settlement from Epstein’s estate,” the source said.

Comer also revealed that Kahn identified five major clients who contributed significant funds to Epstein: Les Wexner, Glenn Dubin, Steven Sinofsky, the Rothschilds, and Leon Black. Wexner had already been questioned by the committee, while Black was scheduled to appear voluntarily on May 13. Comer noted that Kahn believed Epstein earned his income through tax advisory and financial planning roles.

Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing linked to Epstein’s case. Comer, prior to the hearing, had sought clarity on whether Kahn was involved in arranging settlements for victims. The committee had previously subpoenaed JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank, reviewing around 44,000 financial documents as part of its ongoing investigation.