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Emails Contradict Lutnick’s Epstein Cutoff Claim, Review Demanded

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC · How we work

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Andriesz Reveals Epstein Ties

Former BGC Partners managing director Simon Andriesz’s suicide revived focus on his whistleblowing about Howard Lutnick’s Epstein ties.
Andriesz alleged accounting fraud and retaliation after his 2017 termination from BGC Partners.
He released 2018 emails showing Lutnick and Epstein discussing the Adfin digital advertising venture.
The emails contradict Lutnick’s claim that he cut off contact with Epstein after 2005.
Andriesz said BGC diverted broker commissions to fund a $400,000 sexual-harassment settlement.

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Robertson Launches Fundraiser

John Robertson started a GoFundMe campaign for Simon Andriesz’s family.
The fundraiser has raised over £39,900 toward a £70,000 goal.
Organisers say all donations will go to arrangements benefiting Andriesz’s family, with no personal gain.
Parliamentarians have demanded an independent review of the FCA’s handling of the whistleblower case.
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched an internal review of its handling of Andriesz’s allegations.

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Andriesz Reveals Epstein Ties

Former BGC Partners managing director Simon Andriesz’s suicide revived focus on his whistleblowing about Howard Lutnick’s Epstein ties.
Andriesz alleged accounting fraud and retaliation after his 2017 termination from BGC Partners.
He released 2018 emails showing Lutnick and Epstein discussing the Adfin digital advertising venture.
The emails contradict Lutnick’s claim that he cut off contact with Epstein after 2005.
Andriesz said BGC diverted broker commissions to fund a $400,000 sexual-harassment settlement.

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