Who is Emad Hanna in the Epstein files?

Emad Hanna was a Project Controller at HBRK Associates, one of Jeffrey Epstein's key operational companies based at 301 East 66th Street in New York. HBRK Associates was run by Richard Kahn (Epstein's longtime accountant and co-executor of his estate) and Harry Beller. Hanna appears in over 1,700 documents in the Epstein files, handling property management, contractor payments, wire transfer requests, and operational logistics across Epstein's properties. He communicated directly with Epstein's inner circle including Lesley Groff, Darren Indyke, and Richard Kahn.

What was HBRK Associates and what role did Emad Hanna play there?

HBRK Associates (named for Harry Beller and Richard Kahn) was a company that managed Epstein's financial and property operations. Multiple lawsuits have alleged that HBRK functioned as a shell company that coordinated Epstein's enterprise activities, including routing money and arranging travel. Emad Hanna served as its Project Controller, managing day-to-day property operations such as processing check requests, coordinating wire transfers, overseeing contractors (plumbing, refrigeration, trucking), and seeking direct approval from Jeffrey Epstein on projects. His email signature listed office numbers in New York, St. Thomas, and 'LSJ' (Little St. James, Epstein's private island).

Did Emad Hanna communicate directly with Jeffrey Epstein?

Yes, the documents show Hanna had routine direct access to Epstein. He regularly coordinated through Lesley Groff (Epstein's executive assistant) to schedule meetings with 'JE' for project approvals. In one email, he states he wants to 'meet with JE' later in the day, and in another he notes he doesn't need to see Epstein 'unless he wants to see me.' Hanna also appears on Epstein's employee list and in a LinkedIn connection request sent directly to Epstein. His emails cover operational matters across multiple Epstein properties, and he had contact information for offices in New York, St. Thomas, and Little St. James.

Who is Emad Hanna in the Epstein files?

Emad Hanna was a Project Controller at HBRK Associates, one of Jeffrey Epstein's key operational companies based at 301 East 66th Street in New York. HBRK Associates was run by Richard Kahn (Epstein's longtime accountant and co-executor of his estate) and Harry Beller. Hanna appears in over 1,700 documents in the Epstein files, handling property management, contractor payments, wire transfer requests, and operational logistics across Epstein's properties. He communicated directly with Epstein's inner circle including Lesley Groff, Darren Indyke, and Richard Kahn.

What was HBRK Associates and what role did Emad Hanna play there?

HBRK Associates (named for Harry Beller and Richard Kahn) was a company that managed Epstein's financial and property operations. Multiple lawsuits have alleged that HBRK functioned as a shell company that coordinated Epstein's enterprise activities, including routing money and arranging travel. Emad Hanna served as its Project Controller, managing day-to-day property operations such as processing check requests, coordinating wire transfers, overseeing contractors (plumbing, refrigeration, trucking), and seeking direct approval from Jeffrey Epstein on projects. His email signature listed office numbers in New York, St. Thomas, and 'LSJ' (Little St. James, Epstein's private island).

Did Emad Hanna communicate directly with Jeffrey Epstein?

Yes, the documents show Hanna had routine direct access to Epstein. He regularly coordinated through Lesley Groff (Epstein's executive assistant) to schedule meetings with 'JE' for project approvals. In one email, he states he wants to 'meet with JE' later in the day, and in another he notes he doesn't need to see Epstein 'unless he wants to see me.' Hanna also appears on Epstein's employee list and in a LinkedIn connection request sent directly to Epstein. His emails cover operational matters across multiple Epstein properties, and he had contact information for offices in New York, St. Thomas, and Little St. James.

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Emad Hanna was a Project Controller at HBRK Associates — one of Jeffrey Epstein's key shell companies run by co-executors Richard Kahn and Harry Beller — and appears across 1,713 documents in the Epstein files, primarily in internal emails, employee lists, financial records, and property management correspondence.

Hanna appears extensively in operational emails with Epstein's inner circle, including Lesley Groff, Richard Kahn, and Darren Indyke. He is listed on Epstein's official employee list for the New York office and signs his emails as 'Project Controller, HBRK Associates, 301 East 66th St, Suite 10F, New York.' His communications cover property management requests (check requests, wire transfers, jet ski docks, plumbing contractors), vacation scheduling, and coordination of approvals from 'JE' (Jeffrey Epstein). He also appears in financial records including promissory notes, state grand jury service records, and investment documentation. Hanna had direct communication with Epstein and routinely sought meetings with him for project approvals.

Key Highlights

•Employed as Project Controller at HBRK Associates, Epstein's shell company that lawsuits allege coordinated financial activities for Epstein's enterprise and had signatory authority over his bank accounts
•Listed on Epstein's official New York Office employee list alongside Richard Kahn, Harry Beller, Bella Klein, and Lesley Groff
•Routinely emailed Lesley Groff to arrange direct meetings with Jeffrey Epstein for project approvals, indicating regular personal access
•Handled wire transfer requests, check requests, and contractor payments — placing him at the center of Epstein's property and financial operations
•Referenced in a promissory note and state grand jury service document found among Epstein's legal files
•HBRK Associates was named in lawsuits alleging it functioned as a shell company to coordinate Epstein's enterprise, route money, and maintain files on victims

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Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

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Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

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EFTA00299927.pdf

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resentation Agreement -Arctic Management Services EFTA00299936 Promissory Notes A. Promissory Note Miles and Cathy Alexander B. Promissory Note Emad Hanna C. Promissory Note to Victor Cosmeceuticals Inc. D. Promissory Note E. Promissory Notes F. Promissory Note Tatiana Siminava and Settlement Agreem

EFTA00299901.pdf

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ent LLC Limited Liability Co. Operating Agreement 20. MC2 MM LLC Ginta Lapina 21. Brazilian CPF ( Has old POA in it) 22. Miss Internet Search 23. Emad Hanna State Grand Jury Service 24. Release (unsigned) 25. JEE Itinerary 2007 JEE Misc. Files Ill 1. Conversion to MAC Platform 2. JEE & Related Entit

EFTA00304859.pdf

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sley Groff: Darren Indyke: Jeffrey Epstein Employee List New York Office Cell: Rich Khan: Office Bella Klein: Office: Harry Beller: Office Emad Hanna: Office: Office: Cell: Office: Cell: Cell: Cell: Cell: JE 71st Staff Lyn Fontanilla: FTC (Financial Trust Company) Office # Cecile DeJ

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EFTA00306911.pdf

EFTA00306911

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: JE Approvals Attachments: JE Approvals.pdf See the attached changes From: Monique Harry [mailto Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:25 AM To: Emad Hanna; Rich Kahn; Darren Indyke (AOL) Subject: JE Approvals Good Morning, Please find attached the signed approvals by JE for the following; 1. Budget

EFTA00428615.pdf

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From: Emad Hanna <1 To: Lesley Groff Subject: Print please Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:17:47 +0000 Attachments: Check-Request-Little-Buck-Trucking-9-8-11.pdf Than

EFTA00428617.pdf

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From: Emad Hanna <1 To: Lesley Groff Subject: print please please please Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:18:24 +0000 Attachments: 1011_Gassie_Req._01.pdf > > Thank y

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EFTA00428616.pdf

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From: Emad Hanna To: Lesley Groff Subject: print please please Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:18:05 +0000 Attachments: Wire-Transfer-Request-Atlanta-Refrigeration-9-8-1

EFTA00430459.pdf

EFTA00430459

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by Brice/Karen...? Begin forwarded message: From Date: July 21, 2011 5:43:29 PM EDT To: Arran Mc Ginnis < Cc: brice •ordon < Casey Johnson Emad Hanna < Kerney < ala Joseph < >, Loren Nickbar "Richard Kahn (Gmail Contact)" , Lesley Groff <[email protected]> Subject: Vacation-Requests-2011 G

EFTA00431394.pdf

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:35 PM, emad hanna wrote: No I'm good as of now Unless he wants to see me I don't have anything I need to get approval for at this time Thank you Emad Hanna Project Controller HBRK Associates 301 East 66th St Suite IOF New York NY 10065 Cel LS St. NY On Jul 5, 2011, at 1:32 PM, Lesley Groff wrot

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EFTA00431510.pdf

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To: emad hanna Subject: Re: JE Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:03:06 +0000 you bet :) On Jun 29, 2011, at 4:01 PM, emad hanna wrote: great thanks Les Emad Hanna Project Controller HBRK Associates 301 East 66th St Suite IOF New York, NY 10065 Cell LSJ St. NY Fax On Jun 29, 2011, at 3:52 PM, Lesley G

EFTA00431507.pdf

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mad hanna wrote: Would you have the specific days for this year? And once your back here can you see if you can find any older records? Thank you Emad Hanna Project Controller HBRK Associates 301 East 66th St Suite 10F New York NY 10065 Cell LSJ St. NY Fax On Jun 29, 2011, at 3:31 PM, Lesley Gr

EFTA00432137.pdf

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From: emad hanna To: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Today Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:47:22 +0000 yes I did thank you Emad Hanna Project Controller HBRK Associates 301 East 66th St Suite IOF New York, NY 10065 Cell LSJ Office St. Thomas Office NY Office Fax On Jun 15

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EFTA00432274.pdf

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private for a few minutes so could you see if he can make time for me at 11 before he meets with everyone or after the meeting is over. Thank you Emad Hanna Project Controller HBRK Associates EFTA00432274

EFTA00432642.pdf

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Subject: Megs Prom Pics Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:30:06 +0000 Inline-Images: IMG_2768.JPG; 1MG_2768(1).JPG; IMG_2765.JPG; IMG_2770.JPG Thank you Emad Hanna Project Controller HBRK Associates 301 East 66th St Suite IOF New York, NY 10065 Cell ( LSJ St. NY EFTA00432642

EFTA00432650.pdf

EFTA00432650

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ave a lot of stuff to do when I get in but still would like to meet with JE so if I could meet him later in the day that would be great. Thank you Emad Hanna Project Controller HBRK Associates Cell LSJ Office St. Thomas Oft ce NY Office Fax EFTA00432650 EFTA00432651

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EFTA00432646.pdf

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ave a lot of stuff to do when I get in but still would like to meet with JE so if I could meet him later in the day that would be great. Thank you Emad Hanna Project Controller HBRK Associates 301 East 66th St Suite I0F New York, NY 10065 Cell LSJ Office St. Thomas Office NY Office Fax EFTA00432

EFTA00433706.pdf

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y 20, 2011 at 7:46 AM, emad hanna < > wrote: I will need to take a vacation day today. I can be reached on my cell phone if necessary. Thank you Emad Hanna Project Controller HBRK Associates 301 East 66th St Suite I0F New York, NY 10065 Cell LSJ Office St. Thomas Office NY Office Fax EFTA00433

EFTA00433700.pdf

EFTA00433700

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, 20 May 2011 11:46:26 +0000 k Monique Harry I will need to take a vacation day today. I can be reached on my cell phone if necessary. Thank you Emad Hanna Project Controller HBRK Associates Cell LS] Office St. Thomas Office NY Office Fax EFTA00433700

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EFTA00433709.pdf

EFTA00433709

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are done and I will have to go to Washington and move him out of the dorms and bring him home. and if they win they will play tomorrow Thank you Emad Hanna Project Controller HBRK Associates 301 East 66th St Suite 10F New York, NY 10065 Cell LSJ Office St. Thomas Office NY Office Fax On May 20

EFTA00257185.pdf

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