Epstein Secrets

pstein, on behalf of FTC and COUQ, invested $15,000,000 in the HG Fund and $10,000,000 in the ABS Fund, respectively. 4 By August 2006, the value of Epstein's HG Fund investment had increased to over $20,000,000 and the value of Epstein's ABS Fund investment had increased to over $13,000,000. Ever the spe

r own speculation. Claimants Financial Trust Company, Inc. ("FTC") and The C.O.U.Q. Foundation, Inc. ("COUQ") are entities that billionaire investor Jeffrey Epstein operates from a 75-acre private island he owns in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and from offices in New York. As of June 2008, when Epstein pleaded guil

stor Jeffrey Epstein operates from a 75-acre private island he owns in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and from offices in New York. As of June 2008, when Epstein pleaded guilty to two felonies and was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment, he had over 25 years of Ttperience as an investment adviser. FTC, the

billion or more. The New York Times reported: As Mr. Epstein explains it, he provides a specialized form of s

. ("COUQ") are entities that billionaire investor Jeffrey Epstein operates from a 75-acre private island h

f the EL Fund to the indictment of Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin, the portfolio managers of the HG Funds, it must be noted that Messrs. Cioffi and Tannin were acquitted of all charges on November 10, 2009.10 9 Every investor in the HG Fund was informed about the launch of the EL Fund, provided with th

rest, exceed $45 million. Introduction 2. At all times relevant to the claims stated herein, Claimant FTC was a corporation owned and managed by Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"), a wealthy and successful investor. At all times relevant to the claims stated herein, Claimant COUQ was a private foundation managed by

million. Introduction 2. At all times relevant to the claims stated herein, Claimant FTC was a corporation owned and managed by Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"), a wealthy and successful investor. At all times relevant to the claims stated herein, Claimant COUQ was a private foundation managed by Epstein.

imant FTC was a corporation owned and managed by Jeffrey Epstein ("Epstein"), a wealthy and successful inv

ld by both the High-Grade and Enhanced Funds. Had Mr. Epstein been made aware of the true nature of what was t

atively re-confirmed and that Bear Steams stood behind its valuations. In fact, Spector, following a pattern of deceit also practiced by Ciofli and Tannin, as the government's allegations detail, falsely told Epstein that Spector intended to purchase additional interests in the Enhanced Fund. Epstein d

-3- EFTA00314492 legal basis to hold Bear Stearns responsible for these losses — much less to hold Mr. Spector personally responsible. FACTS A. Jeffrey Epstein's Long History with Bear Stearns. According to the Amended Statement of Claim (cited herein as "Am. St. Claim"), Jeffrey Epstein joined Bear Steams a

rust Company, Inc. ("FTC") and The C.O.U.Q. Foundation, Inc. ("COUQ") (collectively, "Claimants"), are retail investors managed by Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, a very wealthy individual and a former partner at Bear, Steams & Co., Inc. ("Bear Steams"), is a long-standing customer of Bear Steams and a sophis

y, "Claimants"), are retail investors managed by Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, a very wealthy individual and a

in repeatedly refers to Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin, the Funds' managers, as "indicted fraudsters." As Epstein is now no doubt aware, Cioffi and Tannin were acquitted of all charges on November 10, 2009. 10 Epstein also alleges — correctly — that Spector approved an investment of $25 million of the

C. Greenberg 121 F. Michael J. Alix 123 G. Jeffrey M. Farber 124 H. Corporate Scienter 125 iii

the entire subprime market is toast ... If AAA bonds are systematically downgraded then there is simply no way for us to make money- ever." 201. Tannin concluded that "caution would lead us to conclude the [CDO report] is right and we're in bad shape." On May 13, 2007, Tannin reiterated to another B