Wyden Demands Unsealing of Treasury’s ‘Big Epstein File’ After Banks Flag $1.5 Billion
Lawmakers from both parties are seeking to unseal the records to trace Epstein’s financial network.
Overview
- Sen. Ron Wyden revealed that a comprehensive Treasury file documents 4,725 wire transfers tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s accounts.
- Suspicious activity reports from four major banks flagged more than $1.5 billion in transactions related to artwork purchases, fees and payments to women linked to Epstein.
- The file shows Epstein routed hundreds of millions of dollars through multiple Russian banks now under U.S. sanctions to finance his operations.
- Wyden has formally asked that the sealed documents be released to the Senate Finance Committee for a detailed review of the financial evidence.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has joined bipartisan calls for full unsealing of Epstein-related records to ensure transparency.