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JPMorgan Closed Epstein Accounts; Maxwell Labeled High Risk

2/9/2026

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JPMorgan Closes Accounts

JPMorgan Chase & Co. closed Jeffrey Epstein's accounts in 2013 for reputational risk and labeled Ghislaine Maxwell a "High Risk Client."
In 2014, UBS opened accounts for Maxwell, managing up to $19 million.
Investigations found evidence of Epstein's abuse of underage girls, but little support for sex trafficking; no client list was discovered.
Maxwell was convicted in 2021 and is serving a 20-year sentence.
The FBI investigation closed without additional charges due to insufficient evidence.

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Epstein Documents Released

The Department of Justice released millions of Jeffrey Epstein–related documents following Congress's Epstein Files Transparency Act.
The release reveals Epstein's connections with influential figures, including business leaders and government officials.
The documents did not confirm conspiracy theories about a client list or blackmail.
The FBI concluded there is no evidence warranting further investigation.
U.S. President Donald Trump supported the release at the last moment, but the Department of Justice failed to meet the mandated deadlines.

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Historical Context

Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted in December 2021 for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations, which had drawn scrutiny since 2013. Her connections to influential figures, including former presidents and royalty, were highlighted in documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This ongoing case underscores the complexities of accountability in high-profile abuse cases and the challenges faced by survivors seeking justice.

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JPMorgan Closes Accounts

JPMorgan Chase & Co. closed Jeffrey Epstein's accounts in 2013 for reputational risk and labeled Ghislaine Maxwell a "High Risk Client."
In 2014, UBS opened accounts for Maxwell, managing up to $19 million.
Investigations found evidence of Epstein's abuse of underage girls, but little support for sex trafficking; no client list was discovered.
Maxwell was convicted in 2021 and is serving a 20-year sentence.
The FBI investigation closed without additional charges due to insufficient evidence.

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