British tabloid The Daily Mail has published explosive claims suggesting that the late American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein operated a large-scale sexual blackmail network allegedly connected to Russian intelligence, citing unnamed former intelligence experts.
According to the report, Epstein allegedly ran what is described as one of the largest sexual entrapment operations in modern history, targeting powerful global figures by offering women and underage girls for sexual encounters, allegedly on behalf of Russia’s former KGB. The aim, the sources claim, was to compromise influential individuals for leverage and intelligence purposes.
Millions of Documents Fuel Intelligence Suspicions
The claims follow the release of approximately three million documents, which, according to The Daily Mail, have reinforced suspicions long held by senior security officials. The documents reportedly include:
- 1,056 files referencing Russian President Vladimir Putin
- 9,629 references to Moscow
The tabloid alleges that Epstein may have even secured an audience with President Putin after his 2008 conviction for sexual offenses, though no direct documentary evidence has been presented publicly to confirm a formal intelligence relationship.
Possible Links to Multiple Intelligence Services
Sources cited by the newspaper claim that Epstein may have worked not only for Russian intelligence but possibly also for Israel, suggesting a complex web of espionage involving multiple state actors.
According to the report:
- U.S. intelligence agencies monitored Epstein’s alleged Russian connections for years
- British intelligence services were reportedly more cautious, allegedly due to Epstein’s close relationship with Prince Andrew, son of the late Queen Elizabeth II
The Maxwell Connection
The article further highlights Epstein’s long-standing ties to Robert Maxwell, the late media tycoon who died under mysterious circumstances in 1991 after falling from his yacht into the Atlantic Ocean.
According to intelligence sources cited by The Daily Mail:
- Robert Maxwell was allegedly recruited by Russian intelligence in the 1970s
- His work reportedly intersected with Israeli intelligence (Mossad) during efforts related to the emigration of Soviet Jews to Israel
Maxwell’s daughter, Ghislaine Maxwell, is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence in the United States for child sex trafficking and related crimes connected to Epstein.
Alleged Mossad Ties and Political Connections
The report also references an FBI document allegedly warning that Epstein may have been an Israeli Mossad asset, citing his close relationship with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. It claims Epstein was trained as an Israeli intelligence operative during Barak’s tenure, though these allegations remain unproven.
Additionally, The Daily Mail notes:
- Epstein’s contacts with individuals close to former U.S. President Donald Trump
- Connections with European political figures, including former Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland
- Allegations that Epstein attempted to relay messages to Putin regarding how to manage relations with Trump
Unverified Claims and Continuing Controversy
While the allegations outlined by The Daily Mail are dramatic, the newspaper itself acknowledges the absence of concrete, publicly verifiable evidence directly linking Epstein to Russian or Israeli intelligence services.
Nevertheless, the report underscores ongoing questions surrounding Epstein’s unexplained wealth, global access, and mysterious death in a New York jail cell in 2019, a case that continues to fuel speculation worldwide.
