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DOJ Emails Expose DP World's Sulayem-Epstein Connection

2/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released emails showing a long-standing relationship between Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO of DP World, and Jeffrey Epstein.
The emails include explicit content.
They raise concerns about Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem's link to Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
Financial groups in Canada and the United Kingdom have paused future investments with DP World.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, Jeffrey Epstein accepted a controversial plea deal for soliciting prostitution from a minor, serving only 13 months in a work-release program. His connections to influential figures, including Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, have resurfaced amid recent email disclosures, prompting financial groups in Canada and the UK to reconsider investments and raising concerns about corporate governance and ethical standards in global trade.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released emails showing a long-standing relationship between Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO of DP World, and Jeffrey Epstein.
The emails include explicit content.
They raise concerns about Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem's link to Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
Financial groups in Canada and the United Kingdom have paused future investments with DP World.

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