Who is Andrew Farkas in the Epstein files?

Andrew Farkas is a billionaire real estate investor and founder of Island Capital Group who had a deep personal and business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning over a decade. The documents reveal he was named a successor executor in Epstein's 2012 will, co-owned a marina in St. Thomas with Epstein through Island Global Yachting, was listed as Epstein's personal reference on financial applications, and appeared regularly in Epstein's calendars for breakfasts, dinners, and private meetings from at least 2006 through 2016. Nearly 2,000 emails between the two were exchanged, and in 2018 Farkas wrote that Epstein was 'one of the blessings in my life.'

What business did Andrew Farkas and Jeffrey Epstein share?

Farkas brought Epstein into the ownership of American Yacht Harbor, a marina in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, through his company Island Global Yachting (IGY) in 2007 — months after Epstein was charged with a felony in 2006. Both men received generous tax breaks through the U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority, with Epstein saving over $300 million according to a JPMorgan Chase lawsuit. Epstein's stake in the marina remained essentially unknown until 2018 when it was revealed during a deposition. The documents also show a $10 million investment round connected to Farkas, and Epstein's attorney Darren Indyke was directed to meet with Farkas regarding trusts.

Was Andrew Farkas named in Jeffrey Epstein's will?

Yes. In a 2012 version of Epstein's will found in the released documents, Farkas was named as a successor executor after Jes Staley, to serve if the primary executors failed to qualify or ceased to act. This reflects a significant level of personal trust. However, Epstein's final will signed two days before his death in August 2019 named different executors — Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn — meaning Farkas was not in the ultimate version.

How did Andrew Farkas respond to revelations about his Epstein ties?

Farkas repeatedly downplayed his relationship with Epstein. In 2019, he told investors that any business negotiations with Epstein began 'before he was charged with, let alone convicted of, any crime.' However, the released documents show Farkas invited Epstein into the marina deal months after Epstein's 2006 felony charges, and their close personal correspondence continued through at least 2018. Farkas has since stated, 'I deeply regret ever associating with Jeffrey Epstein.'

What is Andrew Farkas's connection to Epstein's Harvard donations?

Farkas, a Harvard alumnus and chair of the Hasty Pudding Institute, donated a building to the Hasty Pudding (now Farkas Hall). The documents show Epstein suggested using Farkas as a conduit for donations, writing 'I can have Andrew Farkas, he gave a building to the Hasty Pudding Harvard.' Separately, an Epstein-linked foundation called Gratitude America donated $100,000 to the Hasty Pudding in 2018 and 2019. When questioned, Farkas claimed the donations had been redirected but declined to provide documentation.

Who is Andrew Farkas in the Epstein files?

Andrew Farkas is a billionaire real estate investor and founder of Island Capital Group who had a deep personal and business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning over a decade. The documents reveal he was named a successor executor in Epstein's 2012 will, co-owned a marina in St. Thomas with Epstein through Island Global Yachting, was listed as Epstein's personal reference on financial applications, and appeared regularly in Epstein's calendars for breakfasts, dinners, and private meetings from at least 2006 through 2016. Nearly 2,000 emails between the two were exchanged, and in 2018 Farkas wrote that Epstein was 'one of the blessings in my life.'

What business did Andrew Farkas and Jeffrey Epstein share?

Farkas brought Epstein into the ownership of American Yacht Harbor, a marina in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, through his company Island Global Yachting (IGY) in 2007 — months after Epstein was charged with a felony in 2006. Both men received generous tax breaks through the U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority, with Epstein saving over $300 million according to a JPMorgan Chase lawsuit. Epstein's stake in the marina remained essentially unknown until 2018 when it was revealed during a deposition. The documents also show a $10 million investment round connected to Farkas, and Epstein's attorney Darren Indyke was directed to meet with Farkas regarding trusts.

Was Andrew Farkas named in Jeffrey Epstein's will?

Yes. In a 2012 version of Epstein's will found in the released documents, Farkas was named as a successor executor after Jes Staley, to serve if the primary executors failed to qualify or ceased to act. This reflects a significant level of personal trust. However, Epstein's final will signed two days before his death in August 2019 named different executors — Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn — meaning Farkas was not in the ultimate version.

How did Andrew Farkas respond to revelations about his Epstein ties?

Farkas repeatedly downplayed his relationship with Epstein. In 2019, he told investors that any business negotiations with Epstein began 'before he was charged with, let alone convicted of, any crime.' However, the released documents show Farkas invited Epstein into the marina deal months after Epstein's 2006 felony charges, and their close personal correspondence continued through at least 2018. Farkas has since stated, 'I deeply regret ever associating with Jeffrey Epstein.'

What is Andrew Farkas's connection to Epstein's Harvard donations?

Farkas, a Harvard alumnus and chair of the Hasty Pudding Institute, donated a building to the Hasty Pudding (now Farkas Hall). The documents show Epstein suggested using Farkas as a conduit for donations, writing 'I can have Andrew Farkas, he gave a building to the Hasty Pudding Harvard.' Separately, an Epstein-linked foundation called Gratitude America donated $100,000 to the Hasty Pudding in 2018 and 2019. When questioned, Farkas claimed the donations had been redirected but declined to provide documentation.

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Andrew Farkas

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American real estate mogul, founder of Island Capital Group, co-owned American Yacht Harbor marina with Epstein

Andrew Farkas, the billionaire real estate mogul behind Island Capital Group, was a close personal friend and business partner of Jeffrey Epstein who co-owned a marina in St. Thomas, was named as a successor executor in Epstein's 2012 will, and exchanged nearly 2,000 emails with him over more than a decade.

Farkas appears extensively throughout the documents in high-signal contexts: he is named as a successor executor in Epstein's 2012 will alongside Jes Staley, listed as a personal reference on Epstein's financial applications, and appears repeatedly in Epstein's daily schedules for breakfasts, dinners, and private appointments spanning at least 2006 through 2016. Emails show Epstein directing staff regarding Farkas's travel arrangements and coordinating business dealings, including a $10 million investment round and trust management through attorney Darren Indyke. Farkas also appears in connection with the Hasty Pudding at Harvard, where Epstein offered to channel donations through Farkas's philanthropic connections. He is listed among Epstein's core inner circle of contacts alongside Leon Black, Woody Allen, Jes Staley, and Darren Indyke.

Key Highlights

•Named as successor executor in Epstein's 2012 will, after Jes Staley — a role reflecting deep personal trust
•Co-owned Island Global Yachting's American Yacht Harbor marina in St. Thomas with Epstein starting in 2007, months after Epstein's felony charges — a partnership Farkas later downplayed to investors
•Listed as a personal reference (not business) on Epstein's financial applications alongside Jes Staley, indicating a close personal relationship
•Appears in Epstein's daily calendars for regular breakfasts, dinners, and private meetings from at least 2006 through 2016, including after Epstein's 2008 conviction
•Emails show Epstein directing assistants regarding a $10 million investment round connected to Farkas and coordinating Farkas's private flights
•Connected to Epstein's Hasty Pudding donations at Harvard — Epstein offered Farkas as a conduit for channeling funds to the institution where Farkas had donated a building

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Books for Further Reading

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

Victims' attorney's firsthand account

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From: J. Epstein <[email protected]>Nov 9, 2020Source: DDoSecrets Yahoo Emails

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: Sunday, November 19, 2006 5:21 PM Subject: Re: Andrew Farkas I'm only interested in AMerican Yacht Harbor st th

Saturday, November 18, 2006 10:55:11 PM Subject: Andrew Farkas There is $10mm left from this round. It was to

ilto:[email protected]> > To: Farkas, Andrew Sent: Fri Nov 17 16:40:50 2

EFTA02634936.pdf

EFTA02634936

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MIMa. Sent: Monday, April 1, 2019 11:14 AM To: Jefffrey Epstein Subject: Reminder 12pm EST Phone Date w/Farkas Reminder: 12:00pm PHONE DATE w/Andrew Farkas (YOU are to call Andrew Sent from my iPhone=?xml version=.0" encoding=TF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.appl

From: Lesley Groff MIMa. Sent: Monday, April 1, 2019 11:14 AM To: Jefffrey Epstein Subject: Reminder 12pm EST Phone Date w/Farkas Reminder: 12:00pm PHONE DATE w/Andrew Farkas (YOU are to call Andrew Sent from my iPhone=?xml version=.0" encoding=TF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "

EFTA00361736.pdf

EFTA00361736

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is another time that works for Andrew and Jeffrey. Booked on a 2pm flight. Please let me know as soon as possible. On Tuesday, September 23, 2014, Farkas, Andrew L. < > wrote: That's ok. I didn't really want to see him anyway. Ori inal Message From: [mailto Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 08:

From: To: Brock Pierce Cc: Andrew Farkas >, Andrew Farkas Subject: Re: Jeffrey can't do 11:30 Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 13:55:52 +0000 Will get back to you... On Sep 23, 2014, at 9:46 AM, B

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EFTA00390215

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Do you wish to keep this appt? WED. MAY 22, 2013 LSJ-NY reminder: Joichi (Joi) Ito in NY May 22-25 Reminder: Look for airplane carpet! Reminder: Farkas Reminder: Go visit the Mercedes dealership to look at the 2014 models 8:30am Depart STT for Islip (Pilot Dave Rogers: • • -* 7e Islip, Hawthorne

slip, Hawthorne Aviation, Rob Sherry is FBO Manager.{ cell 2221 Smithtown Road, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 ( 4:00pm Appt w/Todd Meister d 5:00pm Appt w/Andrew Farkas ( d office, ) KEEP OR CANCEL cell)( office) 7:30pm Dinner w/Joi Ito, Ed Boyden, Woody Allen & Soon Yi (Joi )(Woody )(Soon Yi (Ed: Otto orde

EFTA00071966.pdf (email 13: Fw: Formal appeal for preliminary denial covered action 2015)

EFTA00071966_email_013

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s/edgar/data/1044693/000104653200000263/0001046532-00-000263-index.htm ALSO missing from the i Incubator complaint: Executing BD/MM of the worthless Farkas certs dumped on the public while the grossly corrupt SEC watched. Those damn "penny stock trading fairies" AGAIN! NOPE. BLNK never should have hap

serious allegations that the SEC is a criminal organization, run by criminals, to support cfriminal activity while screwing whistleblowers like me. Farkas: Michael: is a prolific Bag Man well known to the SEC. Farkas chose a Jaclin money laundering shell INTENTIONALLY. Blink Charging (BLNK) is ANOTHER

EFTA00362124.pdf (email 2: Re: Rescheduling Breakfast)

EFTA00362124_email_002

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>>>> From: Lesley Groff [mailto: >>>> Sent: Friday, September 19, 2014 5:51 >>» To: Giacomo, Jenna >>» Subject: Re: Rescheduling Breakfast >>>> Farkas >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Hi again - »»> >>>>> Some time opened up next week - is Jeffrey available on Tuesday 9/23 @ 2:30pm? >>>>> >>>

m: Lesley Groff (mailto: Sent: Friday, September 19, 2014 1:11 PM To: Giacomo, Jenna Subject: Re: Rescheduling Breakfast with Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Farkas Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew 12:00 pm? Is that too far back? Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew ok just wanted to make sure. Would something from 5pm - 6pm o

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EFTA00820877.pdf

EFTA00820877

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e To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> I thought you might be interested in this story from the New York Post. Billionaire real estate titan Andrew Farkas has divorced his stunning second wife, Sandi, and has taken up with a 22-year-old Harvard senior. Sources said megayacht lover and Gov. Andrew Cuom

orced his stunning second wife, Sandi, and has taken up with a 22-year-old Harvard senior. Sources said megayacht lover and Gov. Andrew Cuomo crony Farkas, who is 56, is cavorting around the Hamptons with a busty senior from his alma mater. Farkas is a big Harvard benefactor and is the "chairman and G

EFTA00069339.pdf (email 8: Fw: Formal appeal for denial covered action 2015-016/ Knight)

EFTA00069339_email_008

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ions that the SEC is a criminal organization, run by criminals, to support cfriminal activity while screwing whistleblowers like me. EFTA00069383 Farkas: Michael: is a prolific Bag Man well known to the SEC. Farkas chose a Jaclin money laundering shell INTENTIONALLY. Blink Charging (BLNK) is ANOTHER

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EFTA00390091

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, Jojo fontanilla Rich Barnett WED. MAY 22, 2013 LSJ-NY reminder: Joichi (Joi) Ito in NY May 22-25 Reminder: Look for airplane carpet! Reminder: Farkas Reminder Go visit the Mercedes dealership to look at the 2014 models (Carl Aloi: office, cell) 8:30am Depart STT for Islip (Pilot Dave Rogers: S

Passengers: JE, & 12:00pm Arrive Islip, Hawthorne Aviation, Rob Sherry is FBO Manager: office, cell 4:00pm Appt w/Todd Meister 5:00pm Appt w/Andrew Farkas ( d 7:30pm Dinner w/Joi Ito, Ed Boyden, Woody Allen & Soon Yi ) KEEP OR CANCEL office) (.O1)(Woody )(Soon Yi 917 402 7204)(Ed: EFTA00390091

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EFTA02600091

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Wallace Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 2:52 PM To: Jeffrey Epstein Subject: Phone Call with Mr. Andrew Farkas - July 23, 2018 Greetings Sir, Mr. Farkas' assistan= Maddie Hagen emailed Lesley this morning that unfortunately Mr. Farkas wi=l not be able to make the phone call with you scheduled for tod

From: Daphne Wallace Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 2:52 PM To: Jeffrey Epstein Subject: Phone Call with Mr. Andrew Farkas - July 23, 2018 Greetings Sir, Mr. Farkas' assistan= Maddie Hagen emailed Lesley this morning that unfortunately Mr. Farkas wi=l not be able to mak

EFTA00672124.pdf

EFTA00672124

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From: "Farkas, Andrew L." To: [email protected] [email protected]> Subject: Re: FYI Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:46:19 +0000 Phil who? From: Jeffrey [m

il on Monday in Miami. The Yacht Haven Grande mega yacht marina in stt adjacent to the cruise ship dock may be available at a deep discount I hear. Andrew Farkas of NY was the original developer. Do you have any interest in a real estate assets. I plan on discussing with Phil casually the opportunity. Regard

EFTA00097481.pdf (email 10: Fw: Formal appeal for preliminary denial covered action 2015)

EFTA00097481_email_010

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serious allegations that the SEC is a criminal organization, run by criminals, to support cfriminal activity while screwing whistleblowers like me. Farkas: Michael: is a prolific Bag Man well known to the SEC. Farkas chose a laclin money laundering shell INTENTIONALLY. Blink Charging (BLNK) is ANOTHER

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EFTA00039689.pdf (email 10: Fw: Formal appeal for preliminary denial covered action 2015)

EFTA00039689_email_010

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serious allegations that the SEC is a criminal organization, run by criminals, to support cfriminal activity while screwing whistleblowers like me. Farkas: Michael: is a prolific Bag Man well known to the SEC. Farkas chose a laclin money laundering shell INTENTIONALLY. Blink Charging (BLNK) is ANOTHER

EFTA00095591.pdf (email 4: Fw: Formal appeal for denial covered action 2015-016/ Knight)

EFTA00095591_email_004

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EFTA02525150.pdf

EFTA02525150

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 8, 2009 11:59 AM To: Gerald Barton Subject: Re: FW: Meeting with Andrew Farkas I'm also goin to put you in touch with the starwood guys that started T=UNE On Thu, • = Barton <mailto > wrote: FYI. Gerald G. Barton Landma

you. From: Chen, Katharine [mailtca Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 12:14 PM To: Gerald Barton Cc: Dowling, David Subject: Meeting with Andrew=20 Farkas Hi Jerry, Your meeting with Andrew Farkas is confirmed for Monday, June 15 at 11:30am here at our offices in New York. l=anticipate this meeting w

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EFTA00420805

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From: TolEaricatalaT and Jojo Subject: Andrew Farkas breakfast Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:26:15 +0000 I want to make sure you recd this. Please confirm back! Thx Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded m

: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:26:15 +0000 I want to make sure you recd this. Please confirm back! Thx Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Farkas, Andrew L." Date: January 27, 2012 5:54:27 PM EST To:" Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein 2 eggs sunny side over, bacon burned crispy, wheat toast, die

EFTA00398259.pdf

EFTA00398259

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ein Jeffrey Subject: Fwd: Dinner/Andrew Farkas Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:48:15 +0000 See below and please advise. Begin forwarded message: From: "Farkas, Andrew L." < Subject: Dinner Date: Janus 4, 2013 10:34:40 AM EST To: " < So here's the beef: We're having dinner at the fine dining restaurant

From: Lesley Groff < To: Epstein Jeffrey Subject: Fwd: Dinner/Andrew Farkas Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:48:15 +0000 See below and please advise. Begin forwarded message: From: "Farkas, Andrew L." < Subject: Dinner Date: Jan

EFTA00390212.pdf

EFTA00390212

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and before Alan Dugash at 5:30) WED. MAY 22, 2013 LSJ-NY reminder: Joichi (Joi) Ito in NY May 22-25 Reminder: Look for airplane carpet! Reminder: Farkas Reminder: Go visit the Mercedes dealership to look at the 2014 models 8:30am Depart ST T for Islip (Pilot Dave Rogers: 12:00 m Arrive Islip, Hawth

rive Islip, Hawthorne Aviation, Rob Sherry is FBO Manager cell 2221 Smithtown Road, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 4:00pm Appt w/Todd Meister 5:00pm Appt w/Andrew Farkas d 11 7:30pm Dinner w/Joi Ito, Ed Boyden, Woody Allen & Soon Yi (Joi )(Woody )(Soon Yi office, ) KEEP OR CANCEL office) (Ed: to order dinner

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EFTA02419001

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Forwarded mes From: Cecile de Jongh Date: Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 9:31 AM Subject: Fwd: Farkas To: J E <[email protected]> Good morning, Has Andrew Farkas written the letter to Ed Thomas? John has a meeting with the board in a few days and would like to bring the items up but can only do so if he is cc

To: [email protected]] From: Farkas, Andrew L. Sent Tue 91281201011:18:59 AM Subject: Re: Fwd: Farkas On it. From: Jeffrey Epstein <jeevacation@gmailcom> To: Farkas, Andrew L. Se

EFTA02283992.pdf

EFTA02283992

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To: Andrew Farkas From: Sent: Thur 5/2/2019 10:35:23 PM Subject: Re: apt 2G oops! wrong andrcw! so sorry On May 2, 2019, at 6:34 PM, Farkas, Andrew L. wrotc:

To: Andrew Farkas From: Sent: Thur 5/2/2019 10:35:23 PM Subject: Re: apt 2G oops! wrong andrcw! so sorry On May 2, 2019, at 6:34 PM, Farkas, Andrew L. wrotc: Sent with BlackBeny Work (www. blackberry.com) From: Date: Thursday, May 02, 2019, 6:32 PM To: Farkas, Andrew L. Cruz Subje

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