Epstein Secrets

judge. However, the Offices will in- form the sentencing judge and the Probation De- partment of: (i) this Agreement; (ii) the nature and extent of Steven Hoffenberg's activities with re- spect to this case; and (iii) the full nature and extent of Steven Hoffenberg's cooperation with the Of- fices and the date when

nd the Gov- ernment entered into the Agreement dated Septem- ber 23, 1993. On January 27, 1994, and on February 14, 1994, the Government confronted Hoffcnberg with allega- tions that he had violated his obligations under the Agreement. On February 17 he was advised that the Agreement had been terminated,

Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The SEC filed an action in this District against Hoffenberg and others on February 8, 1993, and on February 17, 1993, Hoffenbcrg and certain other defendants agreed to a preliminary injunction issued by the Honorable Whitman Knapp (the "Consent Order") which, among other thi

ing Stratford. Hoffenberg in- structed Dryfus to tell counsel that Hoffenberg was just a consultant and that Dryfus was in business with members of Hoffenberg's family. Dryfus fol- lowed Hoffenberg's instructions. In January and February 1994, Hoffenberg spoke with Dryfus "every day" about Stratford's busin

d and after it had procured statements from Hughes and Lowy on the subject. When Nardello learned of Lowy's and Hughes' cooperation, he challenged Iloffenberg on January 24, and Hoffen- berg conceded certain of the information relating to his involvement in Stratford and sought to " cure" his conduct. Nar

pect to the activities of himself and others concerning all matters about which the Offices in- quire of him" to "cooperate fully with the Offices, the Securities and Exchange Commission ..." and that Hoffenbcrg "must at all times give complete, truthful, and accurate information" and "must not commit any further crimes." Authoriti

ners and Citigroup. • Rumors that he left Bear Stearns under an SEC inquiry cloud. • Also rumored to have been a spook of some sort. • Mentored by Steven Hoffenberg "now serving a prison term after 'bilking investors out of more than $450 million in one of the largest Ponzi schemes in American history.' • His r

thed by Vanity Fair. Epstein may have good reason to keep his past cloaked in secrecy: his real mentor. it might seem, was not Leslie Wexner but Steven Jude Hoffen- berg, 57, who, for a few months before the S.E.C. sued to freeze his assets in 1993, was trying to buy the New York Post. He is cur- rently incarcerated

que. Hoffenberg hired his new pro- tege as a consultant at 525.000 a month. and the relationship flourished. "They trav- eled everywhere together—on Hoffenberg s plane. all around the world, they were al- ways together.- says a source. Hoffenberg has claimed that Epstein confided in him. saying. for examp

ated rn the SK ['hog as a 'beneficial roomer of the Bear Stearns High-Grads Structured Credit Strategies Enhanced Leverage fund A January Deng with the Securities and Exchange Commission describes Epstein 's firm as having "the power 10 vote or dispose of 10% or more of the &wit" of the hedge fund, which raised SE42 (ninon from inves

thed by Vanity Fair, Epstein may have good reason to keep his past cloaked in secrecy: his real mentor. it might seem, was not Leslie Wexner but Steven Jude Hoffen- berg, 57, who, for a few months before the S.E.C. sued to freeze his assets in 093, was trying to buy the New York Asst. He is cur- rently incarcerated

dollars," Stroll has said. Hoffenberg, says a close friend, "really liked Jeffrey... Jeffrey has a way of getting under your skin, and he was under Hoffenberg's." Also appealing to Hoffenberg were Epstein's social connections; they included oil mogul Cece Wang (father of the designer Vera) and Mohan Murja

person in charge or the trans- actions. and Mitchell Bracer was assisting him with it in coordination on behalf or the insurance companies' money." Hoffinberg, claimed at the time. At one point. according to Hoffinberg. a broker forged the documents necessary for a SI.S million check to be written on in

our compensation for this past year or any future mon- ies coming to you from Bear Stearns will be contingent upon your not divulging information to the Securities and Exchange Commission? A: No. Despite the circumstances of Epstein's leaving, Bear Stearns agreed to pay him his annual bonus-which he anticipated as being approximatel

al Corporation, ("TFC") a dissolved Nevada corporation which had its principal place of business in New York, NY at all relevant times during which Steven Hoffenberg ("Hoffenberg") was an officer, director and controlled a majority of its stock. 2. Epstein, a co-conspirator in connection with the fraudulent Pon

ntly acquired through fraudulent Ponzi schemes described herein and without disclosure of the Epstein Fraudulent Activities. 7. In or around 1997, Hoffenberg was convicted for a Ponzi scheme in connection with securities frauds committed at TFC (the "TFC Ponzi Fraud"), which resulted in approximately fiv

ion. Most of the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds, like the Promissory Notes, were used to pay TFC's operating expenses. 32. In or around 1989, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") commenced an investigation of the TFC Ponzi Fraud, which involved the fraudulent sales of TFC securities, i.e. the Promissory Notes and Bon

earthed by Vanity Fair, Epstein may have good reason to keep his past cloaked in secrecy: his real mentor, it might seem, was not Leslie Wexner but Steven Jude Hoffenberg, 57, who, for a few months before the S.E.C. sued to freeze his assets in 1993, was trying to buy the New York Post. EFTA00204654 Page 6 The Tal

dollars," Stroll has said. Hoffenberg, says a close friend, "really liked Jeffrey... Jeffrey has a way of getting under your skin, and he was under Hoffenberg's." Also appealing to Hoffenberg were Epstein's social connections; they included oil mogul Cece Wang (father of the designer Vera) and Mohan Murja

your compensation for this past year or any future monies coming to you from Bear Stearns will be contingent upon your not divulging information to the Securities and Exchange Commission? A: No. Despite the circumstances of Epstein's leaving, Bear Stearns agreed to pay him his annual bonus-which he anticipated as being approximatel

that Citibank once sued him for defaulting on a $20 million loan. The article suggested that one of his business mentors and previous employers was Steven Hoffenberg, now serving a prison term after "bilking investors out of more than $450 million in one of the largest Ponzi schemes in American history." As he

usiness mentors and previous employers was Steven Hoffenberg, now serving a prison term after "bilking invest

profile found cracks in the veneer of Epstein's life story. The 2003 article said he left Bear Stearns in the wake of a federal probe and a possible Securities and Exchange Commission violation. It also pointed out that Citibank once sued him for defaulting on a $20 million loan. The article suggested that one of his business men

as his money, is a gentleman by the name of Steve Hoffenberg, who went to jail for 20 years for committing th

e Limited. Mr. Wexner is the chief executive of L Brands, which now operates Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works. Mr. Epstein also did work for Steven Hoffenberg, a financier who offered to rescue The New York Post in 1994, the year before he was charged with securities fraud. Mr. Epstein's townhouse was onc

er the two gentlemen who ran Bear Stearns, James Cayne and Ace Greenberg. And he was certainly questioned by the SEC back in the day. AMY GOODMAN: The Securities and Exchange Commission. VICKY WARD: Yes, as to what he might have known about an insider trading case to do with a company called St. Joe Minerals Corp., in which both Ac

e Limited. Mr. Wexner is the chief executive of L Brands, which now operates Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works. Mr. Epstein also did work for Steven Hoffenberg, a financier who offered to rescue The New York Post in 1994, the year before he was charged with securities fraud. 29 EFTA00076685 SDNY News Cl

as his money, is a gentleman by the name of Steve Hoffenberg, who went to jail for 20 years for committing th

ver the two gentlemen who ran Bear Stearns, James Cayne and Ace Greenberg. And he was certainly questioned by the SEC back in the day. AMY GOODMAN: The Securities and Exchange Commission. VICKY WARD: Yes, as to what he might have known about an insider trading case to do with a company called St. Joe Minerals Corp., in which both Ac

unearthed by VANITY FAIR, Epstein may have good reason to keep his past cloaked in secrecy: his real mentor, it might seem, was not Leslie Wexner but Steven Jude Hoffenberg, 57, who, for a few months before the S.E.C. sued to freeze his assets in 1993, was trying to buy the New York Post. He is currently incarcerated in

dollars,” Stroll has said. Hoffenberg, says a close friend, “really liked Jeffrey.... Jeffrey has a way of getting under your skin, and he was under Hoffenberg’s.” Also appealing to Hoffenberg were Epstein’s social connections; they included oil mogul Cece Wang (father of the designer Vera) and Mohan Murjani

Q: Mr. Epstein, did anyone at Bear Stearns tell you in words or substance that you should not divulge anything about St. Joe Minerals to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission? Q: Has anyone indicated to you in any way, either directly or indirectly, in words or substance, that your compensation for this past year or any f

that Citibank once sued him for defaulting on a $20 million loan. The article suggested that one of his business mentors and previous employers was Steven Hoffenberg, now serving a prison term after "bilking investors out of more than $450 million in one of the largest Ponzi schemes in American history." As he a

usiness mentors and previous employers was Steven Hoffenberg, now serving a prison term after "bilking invest

in the SEC filing as a "beneficial owner" of the Bear Stearns High-Grade Structured Credit Strategies Enhanced Leverage fund. A January filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission describes Epstein's firm as having "the power to vote or dispose of 10% or more of the equity of the hedge fund, which raised $642 million from inve