House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer on Wednesday revealed that Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accountant, Richard Kahn, identified several prominent business figures and wealthy families who transferred significant sums to the disgraced financier during his financial operations.
Kahn, who currently serves as an executor of Epstein’s estate, told congressional investigators he believed Epstein generated his wealth primarily through advising high-profile clients on tax planning and financial services.
“These were individuals who made significant transactions,” Comer stated while discussing Kahn’s testimony. “So what Kahn said is he was under the impression that Epstein made his money as a tax adviser and financial planner. So these were the five people who transferred significant sums of money to Epstein.”
According to Comer, Kahn named Victoria’s Secret founder Les Wexner, former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black, former Microsoft Windows Division President Steven Sinofsky, and hedge fund investor Glenn Dubin.
Comer also noted that Kahn “implicated the Rothschilds,” referring to members of the prominent banking dynasty.
A spokesperson for Wexner disputed the characterization that he transferred money to Epstein. “Mr. Wexner did not transfer money to Epstein. Epstein was retained to provide wealth management services for well over a decade, for which he was paid for his services,” the spokesperson said. The representative added that Epstein stole funds from Wexner, approximately $100 million of which Wexner recovered.
A spokesperson for Dubin denied being a client of Epstein.
Sinofsky declined to comment on the claims, and a spokesperson for Edmond de Rothschild did not immediately respond to requests for information.
Epstein died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His financial network included connections with influential individuals across business, politics, and finance.
Wexner previously acknowledged financial ties to Epstein but stated he severed the relationship with him in 2007 after learning about misconduct allegations. Black has also admitted paying Epstein hundreds of millions for tax and estate planning services, though he denies any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal conduct.
Comer did not provide details on the transactions described in Kahn’s testimony, including the amounts involved or the time period during which they occurred. The House Oversight Committee has not yet released the full transcript of Kahn’s testimony.
