Who is Karim Wade in the Epstein files?

Karim Wade was a Senegalese government minister (2009-2012) responsible for infrastructure, air transport, and energy, and son of former President Abdoulaye Wade. He maintained a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein from 2010-2016, documented through extensive email correspondence focused on business opportunities in Africa and later seeking assistance during his corruption trial.

What was the nature of Karim Wade's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

Their relationship began around 2010 as a business friendship, with Epstein interested in African investment opportunities and Wade serving as a high-level government contact. The emails show they met in person multiple times in New York and Paris, coordinated international trips, and Wade introduced Epstein to other African leaders. After Wade's 2015 conviction for corruption, Epstein provided financial support ($100,000) for lobbying services and networking assistance to help rehabilitate Wade's reputation.

Did Karim Wade meet Prince Andrew through Epstein?

Yes. In December 2010, Epstein emailed Wade stating 'I'm with Prince Andrew at my house in New York, call if you get a chance' to discuss 'the opportunities in Africa.' This meeting occurred at Epstein's Manhattan residence and appears to have been arranged to connect Wade's government position with potential British business or diplomatic interests in Africa.

What happened to Karim Wade after his corruption conviction?

Wade was convicted in 2015 of illegally amassing $240 million and sentenced to 6 years in prison. He was released in 2016 after receiving a presidential pardon and immediately flew to Qatar, where he lived in exile for eight years. During this time, Epstein continued assisting him, including arranging an introduction to economist Larry Summers in 2016. Wade has since attempted to return to Senegalese politics, announcing a presidential candidacy.

Who is Karim Wade in the Epstein files?

Karim Wade was a Senegalese government minister (2009-2012) responsible for infrastructure, air transport, and energy, and son of former President Abdoulaye Wade. He maintained a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein from 2010-2016, documented through extensive email correspondence focused on business opportunities in Africa and later seeking assistance during his corruption trial.

What was the nature of Karim Wade's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

Their relationship began around 2010 as a business friendship, with Epstein interested in African investment opportunities and Wade serving as a high-level government contact. The emails show they met in person multiple times in New York and Paris, coordinated international trips, and Wade introduced Epstein to other African leaders. After Wade's 2015 conviction for corruption, Epstein provided financial support ($100,000) for lobbying services and networking assistance to help rehabilitate Wade's reputation.

Did Karim Wade meet Prince Andrew through Epstein?

Yes. In December 2010, Epstein emailed Wade stating 'I'm with Prince Andrew at my house in New York, call if you get a chance' to discuss 'the opportunities in Africa.' This meeting occurred at Epstein's Manhattan residence and appears to have been arranged to connect Wade's government position with potential British business or diplomatic interests in Africa.

What happened to Karim Wade after his corruption conviction?

Wade was convicted in 2015 of illegally amassing $240 million and sentenced to 6 years in prison. He was released in 2016 after receiving a presidential pardon and immediately flew to Qatar, where he lived in exile for eight years. During this time, Epstein continued assisting him, including arranging an introduction to economist Larry Summers in 2016. Wade has since attempted to return to Senegalese politics, announcing a presidential candidacy.

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Senegalese businessman, referenced in Epstein-related financial documents

Karim Wade was a Senegalese government minister and son of former President Abdoulaye Wade who maintained a years-long friendship and business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein from 2010-2016, documented through extensive personal correspondence about African business opportunities and later seeking Epstein's help during his corruption case.

Wade appears in high-signal documents including direct personal email correspondence with Epstein from 2010-2011 discussing business opportunities in Africa, travel coordination, and meetings with influential figures like Prince Andrew and JPMorgan executive Jes Staley. The emails show an active relationship where they met in person in New York and Paris, coordinated trips to Senegal, Mali, Sierra Leone, and Gabon, and discussed investment opportunities. After Wade's 2015 corruption conviction, he continued seeking Epstein's assistance, including a $100,000 donation for legal lobbying services and an introduction to economist Larry Summers in 2016.

Key Highlights

•Direct personal correspondence spanning 2010-2016 showing an active friendship and business relationship
•Epstein introduced Wade to Prince Andrew at his New York residence in December 2010 to discuss 'opportunities in Africa'
•Wade coordinated a multi-country Africa trip for Epstein in 2011 (Senegal, Mali, Sierra Leone, Gabon) including arranging landing authorization
•After Wade's 2015 corruption conviction for illegally amassing $240 million, Epstein provided $100,000 for U.S. lobbying services and introduced him to Larry Summers in 2016
•Epstein described Wade to Summers as 'one of the most important figures in west africa' and 'the most charismatic and rational of all Africans'

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EFTA00751816.pdf

EFTA00751816

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we will have fun. Regards and have a safe trip back to your paradise Island. Regards. Karim From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: ME Karim WADE Sent: Mon Nov 15 18:59:25 2010 Subject: Thanks for coming. I think there are many things to consider.. I feel confident that we will have fun. Th

EFTA00776586.pdf

EFTA00776586

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: ME Karim WADE Subject: Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 11:54:01 +0000 I m with Prince Andrew at my house in New York, call if you get a chance the opportuites in Africa

EFTA00776634.pdf

EFTA00776634

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From: Jeevacation [email protected]> To: ME Karim WADE Subject: Re: Re: Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:12:19 +0000 In 3 hrs Sony for all the typos .Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4, 2010, at 12:00 PM, ME Karim

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EFTA00776640.pdf

EFTA00776640

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Subject: Re: Re: Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2010 19:23:58 +0000 Jeffrey. Cell Sony for all the typos .Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4, 2010, at 12:00 PM, ME Karim WADE > wrote: Sorry Jeffrey, I am on the crisis on Ivory Coast this is why I was not reachable. Can I call u now. Cu From: Jeffrey Epstein <jeevacation

EFTA00776880.pdf

EFTA00776880

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: Sultan Bin Sula em , ME Karim WADE Subject: Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:18:33 +0000 any trip ideas yet? The information contained in this communication is confidential, may be attor

EFTA00776944.pdf

EFTA00776944

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: ME Karim WADE Subject: Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:33:53 +0000 Let me know your schedule , Sultan will be in New York in early Dec, I have researched your legal sy

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EFTA00435522.pdf

EFTA00435522

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: Lesley Groff Subject: Fwd: Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:57:34 +0000 Forwarded message From: ME Karim WADE Date: Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 12:43 AM Subject: Re: To: "[email protected]" [email protected]> Ok for me @17pm. Cu trnnv and txs From: Jeffr

EFTA00435647.pdf

EFTA00435647

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From: ME Karim WADE To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Cc: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:23:00 +0000 Will do so. Cu De : Jeffrey Epst

EFTA00435636.pdf

EFTA00435636

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: ME Karim WADE ctl Cc: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:21:56 +0000 would you like to stop by for a drink/tea/coffee around 6. I have many q

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EFTA00435642.pdf

EFTA00435642

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0 Great. I will follow up Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 1I Apr 2011 07:21:56 +0200 To: ME Karim WADE Cc: Lesley Groff Subject: Re: would you like to stop by for a drink/tea/coffee around 6. I have many questions re structure .. please coordinate

EFTA00559607.pdf

EFTA00559607

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From: To: ME Karim WADE <MI IM> Subject: Re: Sultan Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:39:37 +0000 Hello Karim, Jeffrey's apartment is at We look forward to seeing you Monday at

EFTA00561731.pdf

EFTA00561731

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From: Sarah K To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:52:37 +0000 Begin forwarded message: From: ME Karim WADE <I Date: April 28, 2011 7:27:47 PM EDT To: " " < Subject: Re: Am planning to orga trip in Senegal, Mali, Sierra Leone and Gabon. I think that Sul

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EFTA00561732.pdf

EFTA00561732

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ill need visas for all 3 of these countries as well as yellow fever vaccinations and possibly more booster shots Begin forwarded message: From: ME Karim WADE Date: April 28, 2011 7:27:47 PM EDT To: " Subject: Re: Am planning to orga trip in Senegal, Mali, Sierra Leone and Gabon. I think that Sultan wa

EFTA00561734.pdf

EFTA00561734

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From: Sarah K To: ME Karim WADE <MI IM> Subject: Re: Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:47:31 +0000 Jeffrey and I will need visas for all 3 of these countries. He wanted me to ask you if

EFTA00562005.pdf

EFTA00562005

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From: To: Larry Visoski ctl Subject: Fwd: Hi Date: Sat, 14 May 2011 16:15:47 +0000 Begin forwarded message: From: ME Karim WADE Date: Ma 14, 2011 12:18:47 PM EDT To: Subject: Re: Fwd: Hi Please see below the landing autorisation for Senegal : 1031/2011/ANACS/DTAET du 14/0

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EFTA00562266.pdf

EFTA00562266

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From: To: ME Karim WADE <MI IM> Subject: Re: JE tonight Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:26:24 +0000 Jeffrey would like to plan on Wednesday as we are leaving early Thursday mor

EFTA00670944.pdf

EFTA00670944

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From: ME Karim WADE To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:39:41 +0000 Let me know so we can catch up From: Jeffr

EFTA00689269.pdf

EFTA00689269

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From: ME Karim WADE To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Fwd: St: Date: Fri, 06 May 2011 23:27:23 +0000 Done will meet with Desmond monday

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EFTA00689287.pdf

EFTA00689287

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From: ME Karim WADE To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Fwd: SA: Date: Sat, 07 May 2011 05:17:18 +0000 Very good. Will discuss with him t

EFTA00654329.pdf

EFTA00654329

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From: ME Karim WADE To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:46:39 +0000 Will be in Paris end next week (starting 7th) and

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