Who is Ariane de Rothschild in the Epstein files?

Ariane de Rothschild (née Langner, born 1965) is the CEO of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, a major Swiss private bank. The Epstein files reveal she maintained direct, personal email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from at least 2013 until shortly before his 2019 arrest. The documents show over a dozen meetings, discussions about investment strategies and debt funds, and a $25 million contract signed in 2015 between Epstein's Southern Trust Company and the Rothschild Group. She also appears on a 2004 flight manifest. Her bank initially described Epstein as a business acquaintance and stated she had no knowledge of his crimes.

What was the $25 million deal between Epstein and the Rothschild Group?

A document dated October 5, 2015 shows that Epstein, through his entity Southern Trust Company Inc., entered into a $25 million agreement with the Edmond de Rothschild Group. The contract was described as covering 'risk analysis and the application and use of certain algorithms.' The released emails show de Rothschild and Epstein discussing investment yields, infrastructure debt structures, and pension fund strategies in the period surrounding this deal. Notably, Southern Trust Company had also funded former Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak's intelligence-linked security startup.

What do the emails between Ariane de Rothschild and Epstein discuss?

The released emails show substantive business discussions about Edmond de Rothschild infrastructure investment products, including senior and mezzanine debt yielding 8–10% annually. They discussed pension fund interest in matching maturities and U.S. investment conditions. The tone was casual and personal — Epstein texted asking to speak on the phone, while de Rothschild commented on Donald Trump's 2016 election, writing 'either Trump is a misunderstood genius or it's going to be complicated.' Epstein also arranged social meetings, including a proposed breakfast with de Rothschild and a reference to Henry Kissinger.

Who is Ariane de Rothschild in the Epstein files?

Ariane de Rothschild (née Langner, born 1965) is the CEO of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, a major Swiss private bank. The Epstein files reveal she maintained direct, personal email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein from at least 2013 until shortly before his 2019 arrest. The documents show over a dozen meetings, discussions about investment strategies and debt funds, and a $25 million contract signed in 2015 between Epstein's Southern Trust Company and the Rothschild Group. She also appears on a 2004 flight manifest. Her bank initially described Epstein as a business acquaintance and stated she had no knowledge of his crimes.

What was the $25 million deal between Epstein and the Rothschild Group?

A document dated October 5, 2015 shows that Epstein, through his entity Southern Trust Company Inc., entered into a $25 million agreement with the Edmond de Rothschild Group. The contract was described as covering 'risk analysis and the application and use of certain algorithms.' The released emails show de Rothschild and Epstein discussing investment yields, infrastructure debt structures, and pension fund strategies in the period surrounding this deal. Notably, Southern Trust Company had also funded former Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak's intelligence-linked security startup.

What do the emails between Ariane de Rothschild and Epstein discuss?

The released emails show substantive business discussions about Edmond de Rothschild infrastructure investment products, including senior and mezzanine debt yielding 8–10% annually. They discussed pension fund interest in matching maturities and U.S. investment conditions. The tone was casual and personal — Epstein texted asking to speak on the phone, while de Rothschild commented on Donald Trump's 2016 election, writing 'either Trump is a misunderstood genius or it's going to be complicated.' Epstein also arranged social meetings, including a proposed breakfast with de Rothschild and a reference to Henry Kissinger.

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Ariane de Rothschild, CEO of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, maintained a years-long personal and professional relationship with Jeffrey Epstein from at least 2013 to 2019, corresponding directly with him dozens of times and holding more than a dozen in-person meetings, including discussions about a $25 million business agreement signed in 2015.

De Rothschild appears extensively in personal email correspondence with Epstein, discussing business deals, investment strategies, and personal matters. The documents include direct emails between de Rothschild and Epstein about infrastructure debt funds, pension fund investments, and the Edmond de Rothschild Group's financial products, as well as Epstein arranging a breakfast meeting between de Rothschild and others. She also appears on a 2004 flight manifest listed simply as "ARIANE." Separately, a recurring passage across many House Oversight documents describes Ghislaine Maxwell's emotional attachment to someone named "Ariadne" (a variant spelling), though this likely refers to a different individual. Her bank initially characterized the relationship as purely professional, but released correspondence suggests a level of personal familiarity that went beyond business.

Key Highlights

•Direct personal email correspondence with Epstein spanning 2013–2019, with discussions of investment vehicles, infrastructure debt funds, and pension fund strategies for the Edmond de Rothschild Group
•A $25 million agreement signed in October 2015 between Epstein's Southern Trust Company and the Rothschild Group for risk analysis and algorithm-related services
•Epstein arranged meetings between de Rothschild and other high-profile figures, including a proposed breakfast and references to Henry Kissinger
•Emails show a casual, familiar tone — Epstein texting 'can you speak now?' and de Rothschild commenting on Trump's election in November 2016, suggesting a relationship beyond formal business
•Appears on a 2004 flight manifest as 'ARIANE,' predating the acknowledged 2013–2019 business relationship by nearly a decade

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s who were led to believe they owned the bra=d, french taxes, misuse of Lafite for bking ( even using Lafite phot=graphs for their advertising) etc Ariane de Rothsc=ild Le 30 mars 2015 a 11:55, jeffrey E. <[email protected]./a» a ecrit : not bad, howver, , he can not handle =a hostile depostion. where all q

J=st heard that BSI has paid 211mio settlement Ariane de Rothschild Le 30 mars 2015 a 12:16, jeffrey E

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om: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 8:34 PM To: A. de Rothschild Subject: Re: On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 4:33 PM, A. de Rothschild < > wrote: Could i pls have your nber again? Ariane de Rothsch=ld Le 28 juin 2015 a 22:31, jeffrey E. <[email protected]<=a» a 4crit : now?

ow? <ma > wrote: On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 7:46 AM, A. de Rothschild Hi Jeff can we speak later. I m catching a plane to go to paris . Ton=ght ok? Ariane de Rothschild Le 28 juin 2015 =C3 12:03, jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]» a ecrit : ?? --= pleas= note The information contained

d < > wrote: Could i pls have your nber again? Ariane de Rothsch=ld Le 28 juin 2015 a 22:31, jeffrey E

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To: A. de Rothschild Subject: Re: yes On Fri, Dec 26, 2014 at 10:01 AM, A. de Rothschild < <mailto > wrote: Can i pls call you in 1 hour ? Ariane de Rot=schild Le 26 dec. 2014 a 15:55, jeffrey E. &=t;jeevacation@g=ail.com <mailto:[email protected]> a ecrit : <tel wrote: =br> On Fri, Dec 26, 2014 at 9:50

ey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, December 26, 2014 3:03 PM To: A. de Rothschild Subject: Re: yes On Fri, Dec 26, 2014 at 10:01 AM, A. de Rothschild < <mailto > wrote: Can i pls call you in 1 hour ? Ariane de Rot=schild Le 26 dec. 2014 a 15:55, jeffrey E. &=t;jeevacation@g=ail.com <mailto:jee

mailto > wrote: Can i pls call you in 1 hour ? Ariane de Rot=schild Le 26 dec. 2014 a 15:55, jeffrey E

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t 12:45 PM, wrote: > wrote: Hi M...do you have Ariane de Rothschild's address or phone number so I may

for fun and meeting interesting people , i think our time together initially could be more productive if private. On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 4:09 PM, A. de Rothschild < > wrote: EFTA00383464 Great. Do you want to see people or not? Ariane de Rothschild. Le 16 sept. 2013 a 22:08, "Jeffrey Epstein" <jeevacation

ok thanks On Sep 17, 2013, at 12:48 PM, Hi =I no I don't Sent from my iPhone On Sep 17, 2013, at 12:45 PM, wrote: > wrote: Hi M...do you have Ariane de Rothschild's address or phone number so I may include on JE's itinerary? I didn't want to ask her if you have it... Begin forwarded message: From: Jeffrey Epst

EFTA00643306.pdf

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From: "A. de Rothschild" To: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:55:50 +0000 Almost 15 min to go Ariane de Rothschild Le 30 mars 2015 a 18:35, jeffrey E. leevacation®gmail.com> a ecrit : I assume you finished your board meeting, im on On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 12:31 PM,

30 mars 2015 a 18:35, jeffrey E. leevacation®gmail.com> a ecrit : I assume you finished your board meeting, im on On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 12:31 PM, A. de Rothschild Just heard that BSI has paid 211mio settlement Ariane de Rothschild Le 30 mars 2015 a 12:16, jeffrey E. <jeevacation®gmail.com> a ecrit : > wrote

30 Mar 2015 16:55:50 +0000 Almost 15 min to go Ariane de Rothschild Le 30 mars 2015 a 18:35, jeffrey E

EFTA02481349.pdf

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ld-2 Subject: Re: if you want to talk im on On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 a= 2:57 AM, wrote: Insect bite that provok=d an infection in the deeper tissus Ariane de Rothschild Le 6 nov. 2015 a 08:17, jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]» a =A9crit : On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 1:03 AM, A. de Rothschild r

de Rothschild Le 6 nov. 2015 a 08:17, jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]» a =A9crit : On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 1:03 AM, A. de Rothschild rote: Sorry was passed out all day due to pain killers They have found the germ I m seeing if i can go home =oday and who/how we clean the wound

that provok=d an infection in the deeper tissus Ariane de Rothschild Le 6 nov. 2015 a 08:17, jeffrey E.

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. make sure that the david talk is c=aracterized as for settlement discussionsn not to be used in court p=ocedings On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 8:08 A=, A. de Rothschild .1 > wrote: I understand but i dont do any of i=. Can they fake it ? Ariane de Rothschild Le 15=avr. 2015 a 14:44, jeffrey E. <[email protected]

e used in court p=ocedings On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 8:08 A=, A. de Rothschild .1 > wrote: I understand but i dont do any of i=. Can they fake it ? Ariane de Rothschild Le 15=avr. 2015 a 14:44, jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:jeevacation@gmail=com» a kilt : i understand th=t someone has hired a jules kroll li

r Ugo oil co, my guy in Ld= has spoken to their Cfo and will a second presentation this week to them =ith various possibilities. Will keep u posted Ariane de Roths=hild Le 15 avr. 2015 a 05:25, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmailco=> a ecrit : <=iv dir="ltr">no documents received yet. fyi the story b is telling is

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thschild Date: Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 4:28 PM Subject: Re: To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Ok good. Dinner at my house . Best regards Ariane de Rothschild. Le 16 sept. 2013 a 22:23, "Jeffrey Epstein" [email protected]> a ecrit : Upon reflection -though i am always up for fun and meeting interestin

for fun and meeting interesting people , i think our time together initially could be more productive if private. On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 4:09 PM, A. de Rothschild wrote: Great. Do you want to see people or not? Ariane de Rothschild. Le 16 sept. 2013 a 22:08, "Jeffrey Epstein" <[email protected]> a ecrit

to meet the 26th or you re not in yet? I have to go to israel the 1st to the 4th oct evening. We meet in NY for breakfast the 23rd ? Best regards Ariane Ariane de Rothschild. Le 12 sept. 2013 a 11:15, "Jeffrey Epstein" <[email protected]> a ecrit : At your convenience. I am in from 20-26. Then Paris On Thursday, Se

EFTA02508145.pdf

EFTA02508145

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long term value creation through brand building Ariane de Rothschild please note The information cont

long term value creation through brand building Ariane de Rothschild please note The information contained in this

i Jeff, need to speak=to you about cousins. Check out their last communication on their results =sp.long term value creation through brand building Ariane de Rothschild please note The information contained in this communic=tion is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constit=te inside information, a

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:43 AM, A. de Rothschild Can we s=eak tonight ? Ariane de Rothschild please note <mailto > wrote: T

[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 5:38 PM To: A. de Rothschild Subject: Re: how is she? On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 11:43 AM, A. de Rothschild Can we s=eak tonight ? Ariane de Rothschild please note <mailto > wrote: The information contained in this communication =s confidential, may

:43 AM, A. de Rothschild Can we s=eak tonight ? Ariane de Rothschild please note <mailto > wrote: The information

EFTA00861192.pdf

EFTA00861192

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if possible only later add the really harsh allegations. the risk should be graduated, ill explain on the phone On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 11:02 AM, A. de Rothschild < > wrote: Perfect. The island? Ariane de Rothschild Le 29 mars 2015 a 17:01, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> a ecrit : Does 1 hr from now wo

tions. the risk should be graduated, ill explain on the phone On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 11:02 AM, A. de Rothschild < > wrote: Perfect. The island? Ariane de Rothschild Le 29 mars 2015 a 17:01, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> a ecrit : Does 1 hr from now work?? On Sunday, March 29, 2015, A. de Rothschild 4 Hi

de Rothschild < > wrote: Perfect. The island? Ariane de Rothschild Le 29 mars 2015 a 17:01, jeffrey E

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=uch too long. On Wed, Mar 20, 2019 at 12:18 AM Ariane de Rothsch=ld &=t; wrote: Are u really ?!! I m

, March 20, 2019 10:06 AM To: Mane de Rothschild Subject: Re: when are you free ? its been much =uch too long. On Wed, Mar 20, 2019 at 12:18 AM Ariane de Rothsch=ld &=t; wrote: Are u really ?!! I m here as well . When would you be free=? Ariane de Rothschild On 19 =ar 2019, at 22:27, J <jeevacation@gmail.

ch =uch too long. On Wed, Mar 20, 2019 at 12:18 AM Ariane de Rothsch=ld &=t; wrote: Are u really ?!! I m here as well . When would you be free=? Ariane de Rothschild On 19 =ar 2019, at 22:27, J <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> wrote: im in paris for the week, are you around? please note

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ng to call back but can t get thru Can you call Ariane de Rothschild Le 21 nov. 2014 å 18:16, jeffrey E

m: A. de Rothschild Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 5:20 PM To: jeffrey E. Subject: Re: Trying to call back but can t get thru Can you call Ariane de Rothschild Le 21 nov. 2014 å 18:16, jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> a krit : your office phonen are closed please cal On Fri, N

effrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> a krit : your office phonen are closed please cal On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 8:46 AM, A. de Rothschild Stire > wrote: Ariane de Rothschild > wrote: Le 21 nov. 2014 å 14:41, jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> a krit :

EFTA02515294.pdf

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: lea=ing all the susidiaries "s boards and stay on Holding,Gva, paris , me=as interim Ceo with a strategic committee. He Will be present the 13th Ariane de Rothschild please note The information contained in this communicati=n is confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute=inside informatio

trategic committee. He Will be present the 13th Ariane de Rothschild please note The information con

iscussion estate plan. guardianship for girls. we shoudl be prepared for a nadine move. =div class="gmail_extra"> On Tue, Dec 16, 2=14 at 4:57 AM, A. de Rothschild wrote:Had a long talk with him . He accepts : lea=ing all the susidiaries "s boards and stay on Holding,Gva, paris , me=as interim Ceo with a stra

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1:34 PM [email protected] Hi Jeff, I have a panic attack - seeing Shlomo in 30 min to tell him I will=not keep him... I hate to have to do it Ariane de Rothschild=?xml version=.0" encoding=TF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyUst-1.0.dtd"> <plist version=.

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Asia Ariane de Rothschild Le 9 avr. 2015 a 15:09, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> a ecrit : are you resting? On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 7:01 AM, A. de Rothschild I 11 check Ariane de Rothschild Le 4 avr. 2015 a 17:32, jeffrey E. <jeevacation®gmail.com> a &fit : was there any follow up with UGO oil co. ple

ate: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 11:21:16 +0000 So so ... Very upset about what happened before i left . Oman of little interest - i should have gone to Asia Ariane de Rothschild Le 9 avr. 2015 a 15:09, jeffrey E. <[email protected]> a ecrit : are you resting? On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 7:01 AM, A. de Rothschild I 11 chec

of little interest - i should have gone to Asia Ariane de Rothschild Le 9 avr. 2015 a 15:09, jeffrey E.

EFTA02504908.pdf

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e the girls to dive. Will be back this after=oon Ariane de Rothschild > wrote: Le 13 avr. 2015 b=08:28,

[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 10:31 AM To: A. de Rothschild Subject: Re: are you back? On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 1:26 AM, A. de Rothschild I have to take the girls to dive. Will be back this after=oon Ariane de Rothschild > wrote: Le 13 avr. 2015 b=08:28, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmai

othschild Subject: Re: are you back? On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 1:26 AM, A. de Rothschild I have to take the girls to dive. Will be back this after=oon Ariane de Rothschild > wrote: Le 13 avr. 2015 b=08:28, jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> a icrit : i can come to geneve or paris ne=t we

EFTA02360012.pdf

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From: A. de Rothschild Sent: Monday, December 1, 2014 5:13 PM To: Jeffrey E. Subject: Re: At which nber do i call you? Ariane de Rothschild Le 1 dec. 2014 a 18:08, jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]» a ecrit : no stress. whenever good On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at

E. Subject: Re: At which nber do i call you? Ariane de Rothschild Le 1 dec. 2014 a 18:08, jeffrey E.

2014 a 18:08, jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]» a ecrit : no stress. whenever good On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 12:07 PM, A. de Rothschild <mailto wrote: Sorry was stuck in a meeting . Can we speak at 11:00 pm my time as starting another meeting + dinner ? Ariane de Rothschild Le 1

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ose to leave now , in your utopia, the hounds will follow On Thu, Apr 2, 2015=at 6:42 AM, A. de Rothschild > wrote: Yes . Same nber as yester=ay? Ariane de Rothschild Le 2 avr. 2015 a =2:21, jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> a ecrit : Im awake if you like to talk? please note Th

pect and will have the battle eventaully, you cant ev=n choose to leave now , in your utopia, the hounds will follow On Thu, Apr 2, 2015=at 6:42 AM, A. de Rothschild > wrote: Yes . Same nber as yester=ay? Ariane de Rothschild Le 2 avr. 2015 a =2:21, jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]

hschild > wrote: Yes . Same nber as yester=ay? Ariane de Rothschild Le 2 avr. 2015 a =2:21, jeffrey E.

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4:37 PM To: jeffrey E. Subject: Re: At 4pm Ariane de Rothschild Le 3 mars 2015 a 17:10, jeffrey E.

mail.com <mailto:[email protected]» a ecrit : can you tell me the time and will you return to geneve,? and fri? On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 2:59 PM, A. de Rothschild > wrote: I know it s a nightmare due to car show - all slots taken But i II be there torn . Will come to your house? Ariane de Rothschild Le 3 m

From: A. de Rothschild < Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 4:37 PM To: jeffrey E. Subject: Re: At 4pm Ariane de Rothschild Le 3 mars 2015 a 17:10, jeffrey E. <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]» a ecrit : can you tell me the time and will you return to

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