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Richard Kahn Testifies Before House Oversight Committee on Epstein's Finances
3/11/2026, 11:06:13 PM
Key Details of the Deposition
Richard Kahn, the former accountant for Jeffrey Epstein, testified on March 6, 2024, before the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door session. Kahn, who worked with Epstein for over a decade and became one of the executors of his estate after Epstein's death in 2019, is being questioned about the financial structures that supported Epstein's operations. Lawmakers are particularly interested in understanding how Epstein amassed significant wealth and maintained a complex network of at least 64 affiliated entities.
Background on Richard Kahn
Kahn began his role as Epstein's in-house accountant in 2005, managing various financial matters, including wire transfers, tax management, and payments to associates. Following Epstein's death, Kahn and his co-executor, lawyer Darren Indyke, took control of an estate once valued at approximately $650 million, although litigation has significantly reduced this amount. Kahn has been accused in a class-action lawsuit of facilitating Epstein's trafficking operations, although he and Indyke deny any wrongdoing.
Official Statements & Responses
House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer stated that the committee seeks to uncover how Epstein's wealth was structured and whether Kahn and Indyke played a role in sustaining the financial infrastructure that enabled Epstein's criminal activities. Kahn's attorney emphasized that neither Kahn nor Indyke has been accused of witnessing or participating in any abuse, asserting that they were unaware of Epstein's criminal conduct during their professional relationship.
Criticism & Opposition
Democratic members of the Oversight Committee have characterized Kahn as a "central facilitator" of Epstein's exploitation of women and girls. They have expressed determination to investigate thoroughly, with statements indicating that they will "leave no stone unturned" in seeking answers. Critics argue that Kahn and Indyke's positions as executors of Epstein's estate make them gatekeepers of crucial evidence related to Epstein's network.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While Kahn and Indyke have settled a lawsuit alleging their involvement in facilitating sham marriages for Epstein's victims, the details surrounding their financial dealings remain contentious. Victims' attorneys have accused them of creating a complex financial system that enabled Epstein's trafficking, while Kahn's legal representation maintains that the allegations against them are false.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Today, Richard Kahn, Jeffrey Epstein’s accountant, will appear before our Committee for a deposition,” — House Oversight Committee Democrats
- “It is worth emphasizing that not a single woman has ever accused either Mr. Indyke or Mr. Kahn of committing sexual abuse or witnessing sexual abuse, nor claimed at any time that she reported to them any allegation of Mr. Epstein's abuse,” — Daniel H. Weiner, Attorney for Kahn and Indyke
- “I had no idea of the crimes Epstein was committing," Clinton said.” — Bill Clinton, Former President
What's Next
Darren Indyke is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee on March 19, 2024. The committee continues to gather testimonies from individuals connected to Epstein, including high-profile figures like former Attorney General Bill Barr and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, as part of an ongoing investigation into Epstein's financial dealings and the broader implications of his criminal activities.
