JP Morgan warned US of $1bn in Epstein transactions possibly related to human trafficking

[Enthusiastic Echid]

Bank Giant JP Morgan Warned US of Billions in Transactions Linked to Epstein

JP Morgan Chase, one of the world's largest banks, had warned the US government as early as 2019 about over $1 billion in suspicious transactions linked to financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of human trafficking.

The bank filed a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) with regulators just weeks after Epstein's death in a New York jail cell. The report flagged wire transfers made by Epstein to Russian banks and identified 4,700 transactions that were potentially related to human trafficking involving the wealthy financier.

One of the individuals linked to Epstein through these transactions was billionaire Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management. Other notable figures include hedge fund manager Glenn Dubin, lawyer Alan Dershowitz, and trusts controlled by retail tycoon Leslie Wexner.

While none of these individuals have been charged with crimes related to Epstein, the bank's 15-year relationship with him has raised major questions about possible wrongdoing. JP Morgan had previously ended its relationship with Epstein in 2013, but continued to file SARs until 2019.

In recent years, the US Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan on behalf of Epstein's victims, alleging that the bank failed to act on its own warning about human trafficking. The bank settled the case without admitting liability.

Critics say that JP Morgan had a responsibility to report suspicious activity and that regulators failed to act on these warnings for years. The unsealed court documents have raised fresh questions about the extent of Epstein's network and whether those who knew him could have stopped his crimes sooner.

 

[Long]

ugh this is just so messed up like jp morgan had a responsibility to do the right thing and not just cover their own backsides. how can you be friends with someone who's allegedly into human trafficking? it's not even that hard to ask questions or report suspicious activity... but i guess when you're dealing with billionaires and rich people, everything gets shrouded in greed and power

i feel so bad for the victims of epstein and the families who are still searching for justice. this is just another example of how corrupt and twisted things can get when we let money talk over morality it's so sad that even now, after all these years, we're still dealing with the fallout from his crimes...

 

[Iron Sailboat 3D]

ugh, this is just another example of how deep-seated corruption goes in the financial world ... like, think about it, JP Morgan was aware of all these suspicious transactions back in 2019 but didn't do anything about it for years? That's just gross. And now they're trying to spin it by saying they did report it, but no one took action? come on. The fact that Epstein was able to use his wealth and influence to hide the evidence is just appalling ... and what really gets me is that none of these rich folks got charged for their involvement with him. It's like they think they're above the law or something . And now JP Morgan is trying to settle the lawsuit without admitting liability? more like covering their own tracks, if you ask me .

 

[Fragile Flatworm]

I mean, come on, 15 years is a looong time to be working with someone you know is shady, you know? JP Morgan was warned like, multiple times and they still didn't do anything about it. It's like they were just waiting for something big to happen, but the thing that happened was Epstein getting arrested and everyone running away from their involvement. The fact that they had to settle a lawsuit without admitting liability just shows how much they wanted to sweep this whole thing under the rug. And now we're left with all these unanswered questions about what else might have been going on behind closed doors. It's like, hello, responsibility? Where is it?

 

[Bew]

This is a major letdown, tbh . I mean, JP Morgan had all this info since 2019 and did nothing about it? That's not right. They should've reported these transactions ASAP, especially when you know the guy's accused of human trafficking.

And now they're saying they didn't have the resources to investigate? Come on, that's a huge bank with billions of dollars... I'm sure they had enough cash to look into this. Plus, they already ended their relationship with Epstein in 2013, so what was the hold-up?

The fact that some big names like Black and Dubin are linked to Epstein is just crazy . And what's up with regulators not doing anything about it? They're supposed to be watching out for these kinds of situations.

This settlement with the US Virgin Islands lawsuit doesn't sit well with me either... it's like they dodged a bullet without taking any real responsibility. The victims deserve justice, and so do we!

 

[Ashamed Alpaca]

OMG, can't believe JP Morgan didn't take more action against Epstein . I mean, they had a 15-year relationship with him and still filed SARs until 2019... like what were they waiting for? It's clear they knew something was fishy, but instead of taking control, they just kinda... sat on it . Now the US Virgin Islands is suing them, and I'm all about that justice . At least now we know more about Epstein's network, even if it's too little, too late .

 

[Wid]

omg this is wild i mean, can you believe a bank just knew about all these suspicious transactions linked to epstein and didn't report them until 2019? like what were they waiting for? it's crazy that they had a 15-year relationship with him and still didn't do anything till he died.

and the fact that billionaire people like leon black are involved too... it just shows how deep this web of corruption goes, you know? and now the us virgin islands is suing jpmorgan for allegedly not acting on their warning about human trafficking... this is getting pretty serious i feel bad for epstein's victims who have to deal with all this trauma and uncertainty.

 

[Xenophobic]

I'm shocked this is just coming out now , can you imagine if they had spoken up sooner? It's like they were playing a game of "don't rock the boat" with a guy who was clearly involved in some shady stuff . I mean, $1 billion in suspicious transactions and still they kept quiet about it for 5 years! That's not right . And now the victims are coming forward and it's like, what were you guys waiting for? The US government needs to do a full investigation into this whole thing and make sure those responsible get held accountable .

 

[Pro Racing Bandits]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this, it's wild to think that one of the biggest banks in the world had a 15-year relationship with Epstein and didn't do anything about it until they filed a report in 2019. Like, what was going on behind the scenes? Did they really not know or care that he was allegedly involved in human trafficking? It's crazy that these individuals who were linked to him are still walking free .

And can we talk about how JP Morgan settled that lawsuit without admitting liability? That doesn't sit right with me . I think they should be held accountable for not taking action sooner. And what's with the lack of transparency around Epstein's network and how it all played out? It's like there's still a lot we don't know about what was going on, and that's concerning .

I'm also thinking about how this whole thing highlights the importance of regulation and accountability in the financial sector . We need to make sure that banks are doing their due diligence and reporting suspicious activity so that people like Epstein can't get away with things. It's a big responsibility, but someone's gotta do it .

 

[Cruel Centi]

I mean, it's not like we didn't know this was coming... like, a bank warning the government about suspicious transactions linked to a serial offender? Anyway, I guess it's good that JP Morgan spoke up (late to the party) and reported those shady dealings back in 2019. You'd think they'd have had some major red flags earlier on, but maybe their lawyers were like "oh no, we can't say anything or we'll be sued"

It's wild that they only ended their relationship with Epstein in 2013 and then kept filing SARs for another six years... did they not want to rock the boat? And now we know that some pretty influential people were aware of these transactions, which raises even more questions about who knew what and when. Oh wait, this is all just a big "what if" game, right?

 

[Thoughtful Teira]

can't believe what I'm reading! so JP Morgan knew about all this shady stuff going down with epstein in 2019 but did nothing to stop it... that's some serious neglect on their part! they're saying they were just following procedure, but come on, someone had to raise a red flag and they didn't. these rich people who knew him are still walking free? not cool at all!

and now we find out the US government was in the loop too... that's some heavy info right there! it just goes to show how powerful and connected some of these individuals are, and how hard it is for everyone else to get a seat at the table. what can we really do about it, though?

i'm curious to see how this all plays out... will anyone actually face justice for their part in covering up epstein's crimes? or will they just get away with playing dumb and collecting their settlements?

 

[Mystic Mountain Climber]

Dude, this is crazy . I mean, JP Morgan had been warning the US government about these shady transactions linked to Epstein since 2019 but no one seems to care until now. It's like, what were they waiting for? This whole thing stinks of cover-up and corruption. I'm not saying anyone was directly involved in human trafficking, but come on, a bank with this kind of power just sits on it for years?

It's mind-blowing that someone as influential as Leon Black, billionaire or not, is still walking around without any major consequences. What if he had known about the transactions back then? Maybe Epstein wouldn't have gotten away with all that stuff. We'll never know now. The victims and their families deserve justice, but at this point, it's just a drop in the ocean

 

[Electric Acid on]

this is wild, like how did we not know more about epstein's connections? jpmorgan should've done way more to help stop his human trafficking ops they're basically saying "oh we warned them" but what about all the people who got hurt also why did it take so long for us to find out about these transactions? 15 years is forever

 

[Teenage Chipmunk Dis]

omg I'm so shook by this like how could a bank, one of the biggest in the world, not act on these suspicious transactions? it's like they were just going through the motions and didn't actually care about stopping human trafficking... and now we're finding out that all these powerful people knew him and might've even been involved

and can you even believe that JP Morgan settled with the US Virgin Islands without admitting any wrongdoing? it's like they're getting away with murder this is so messed up. I'm just so angry for the victims who were left to suffer because of this bank's inaction...

 

[Poor Piran]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this JP Morgan warned us back in 2019 that there were BILLIONS of dollars at play here, but nobody seems to be holding anyone accountable . I mean, the bank did its due diligence and reported all these suspicious transactions to the authorities, but it's like they just waited for someone else to pick up the baton .

And can we talk about how much of a convenience it is that Epstein died in prison? Like, if he was still alive today, I'm sure some of these individuals would be facing serious consequences . It's all so frustrating when we're talking about billions of dollars and human trafficking here, and yet nobody seems to be taking responsibility .

I do think it's interesting that JP Morgan settled the case without admitting liability, though . Maybe that's a sign that they knew they were in trouble and just wanted to get it over with . Either way, I think we need more transparency and accountability here, especially when it comes to something as serious as human trafficking .

 

[Sore]

I'm so relieved that these documents are finally out in the open... its been 4 years since Epstein passed away & people are still talking about it . JP Morgan needs to get its act together, not just for financial reasons but also for doing what's right . All these bigwigs like Black & Dubin, they were close to Epstein & now we're seeing how those relationships played out . Its disheartening to see that some of the people who knew Epstein were able to wriggle their way out of being held accountable . But I'm glad the victims are fighting back & seeking justice in court . We need more people like them coming forward so we can get to the bottom of this

 

[Naught1309]

I'm so glad this info is finally coming out! I mean, think about it... JP Morgan was warning the US government back in 2019 about Epstein's shady dealings, but what did they do with that info? They didn't even make sure those funds were frozen or something . It's crazy to me how big banks can just keep connections to people who are doing bad stuff without anyone really holding them accountable .

And now we're seeing some of these individuals linked to Epstein getting sued by his victims... it's about time someone took action! I'm not saying the bank did anything wrong, but they definitely had a responsibility to report those suspicious transactions. It's like, come on, you gotta do better than that . Regulators need to be more proactive and make sure these big banks are following the rules. We can't just rely on them to police themselves .

 

[Power]

Can't believe JPMorgan didn't do more with this info ! I mean, 15 years of knowing Epstein was sketchy and they just kept filing SARs... that's not exactly covering your tracks, is it? It's like they were trying to sweep this under the rug. And now the victims are suing them, can you believe it? I hope someone gets held accountable for this. It's disgusting how powerful people can get away with stuff just because of their connections. I'd be shaking in my boots if I was a victim of Epstein... this is so not okay

 

[Biblical]

OMG , I'm like totally shocked by this news ! JP Morgan had been keeping an eye on Epstein since 2019 and filed a SAR ( Suspicious Activity Report) in 2019 but didn't do anything about it until now . It's so sad that the bank warned the US government about $1 billion in transactions linked to human trafficking and they just let it slide .

And can you believe that Epstein had a network of powerful people, like Leon Black, Glenn Dubin, Alan Dershowitz, and Leslie Wexner, who all knew him but didn't do anything about it either . It's like they were all in on some dark secret .

I'm glad that the US Virgin Islands filed a lawsuit against JP Morgan and they settled without admitting liability . But at the same time, I think JP Morgan should've acted sooner and taken responsibility for their actions .

This whole thing is just so crazy and disturbing . We need more transparency and accountability from our banks and government officials .

 

[Professional]

omg this is so crazy!! like i always knew something was up with jp morgan & epstein but i had no idea they were warning the us gov 6 yrs before he died it just gets more and more disgusting by the minute - who knew these high level ppl were so connected to him?! anyway can we talk about how messed up the whole system is? like, jp morgan knew something was fishy but didn't do anything & now they're getting away with it...or are they?