Who is Richard Kahn in the Epstein files?

Richard Kahn was Jeffrey Epstein's personal accountant from approximately 2005 until Epstein's death in 2019. Operating through his firm HBRK Associates Inc. (named for founding partners Harry Beller and Richard Kahn) at 575 Lexington Avenue in New York, Kahn managed Epstein's day-to-day financial operations, coordinated property management across multiple estates, processed wire transfers, and maintained signatory authority over numerous Epstein bank accounts. He was named co-executor of Epstein's estate alongside attorney Darren Indyke and was personally left $25 million in Epstein's will. The FBI listed Kahn as one of approximately 10 co-conspirators in 2019, though he was never criminally charged.

What do the documents reveal about Richard Kahn's financial role with Epstein?

The released documents show Kahn was deeply embedded in Epstein's active investment management. Email chains from late 2016 and early 2017 show Kahn receiving investment recommendations alongside Epstein from Amanda Ens, apparently at a major Wall Street firm based at One Bryant Park in New York. These included options strategies on financial sector ETFs (XLF call spreads), SPX put hedges contingent on rising interest rates, Japanese equity upside plays, and EU bank positions. Epstein directed trades worth $250,000 in premium in threads that included Kahn. Kahn also independently forwarded Epstein political and financial analysis, such as articles about post-2016 election tax changes, healthcare sector outlooks, and White House economic policy. He also coordinated high-level meetings, including arranging for Epstein to meet with a Global Head of Commodities.

Has Richard Kahn faced legal consequences related to Epstein?

Kahn has faced significant legal scrutiny but no criminal charges. The FBI listed him as a co-conspirator in 2019. The U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General sued Kahn individually (not just in his capacity as estate executor) in an amended 2021 complaint alleging he facilitated Epstein's sex trafficking network through financial and logistical support, though the complaint did not allege direct involvement in sexual abuse. That case was settled for over $105 million plus proceeds from Little St. James island. Kahn also settled a separate civil lawsuit alleging he and Indyke facilitated sham marriages for women Epstein was trafficking for immigration purposes. In August 2025, the House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Kahn to testify about his role in Epstein's operations, with testimony scheduled for February 25, 2026.

Who is Richard Kahn in the Epstein files?

Richard Kahn was Jeffrey Epstein's personal accountant from approximately 2005 until Epstein's death in 2019. Operating through his firm HBRK Associates Inc. (named for founding partners Harry Beller and Richard Kahn) at 575 Lexington Avenue in New York, Kahn managed Epstein's day-to-day financial operations, coordinated property management across multiple estates, processed wire transfers, and maintained signatory authority over numerous Epstein bank accounts. He was named co-executor of Epstein's estate alongside attorney Darren Indyke and was personally left $25 million in Epstein's will. The FBI listed Kahn as one of approximately 10 co-conspirators in 2019, though he was never criminally charged.

What do the documents reveal about Richard Kahn's financial role with Epstein?

The released documents show Kahn was deeply embedded in Epstein's active investment management. Email chains from late 2016 and early 2017 show Kahn receiving investment recommendations alongside Epstein from Amanda Ens, apparently at a major Wall Street firm based at One Bryant Park in New York. These included options strategies on financial sector ETFs (XLF call spreads), SPX put hedges contingent on rising interest rates, Japanese equity upside plays, and EU bank positions. Epstein directed trades worth $250,000 in premium in threads that included Kahn. Kahn also independently forwarded Epstein political and financial analysis, such as articles about post-2016 election tax changes, healthcare sector outlooks, and White House economic policy. He also coordinated high-level meetings, including arranging for Epstein to meet with a Global Head of Commodities.

Has Richard Kahn faced legal consequences related to Epstein?

Kahn has faced significant legal scrutiny but no criminal charges. The FBI listed him as a co-conspirator in 2019. The U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General sued Kahn individually (not just in his capacity as estate executor) in an amended 2021 complaint alleging he facilitated Epstein's sex trafficking network through financial and logistical support, though the complaint did not allege direct involvement in sexual abuse. That case was settled for over $105 million plus proceeds from Little St. James island. Kahn also settled a separate civil lawsuit alleging he and Indyke facilitated sham marriages for women Epstein was trafficking for immigration purposes. In August 2025, the House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Kahn to testify about his role in Epstein's operations, with testimony scheduled for February 25, 2026.

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Jeffrey Epstein's accountant and estate co-executor (2005-present)

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Richard Kahn was Jeffrey Epstein's personal accountant since 2005, a co-executor of his estate, and was listed by the FBI as a co-conspirator in 2019. The documents show him actively involved in Epstein's investment decisions and financial operations, receiving trading recommendations alongside Epstein and forwarding financial analysis directly to him.

Kahn appears extensively in direct email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein regarding investment strategies, including options trades on financial ETFs (XLF call spreads), SPX puts, Japan equity upside, and EU bank positions, with communications brokered through Amanda Ens at what appears to be a major Wall Street firm (One Bryant Park). He is addressed variously as 'Rich Kahn' and 'Richard Kahn' and operates through HBRK Associates Inc. at 575 Lexington Avenue in New York. Kahn also forwarded financial and political analysis to Epstein, including articles about the 2016 election's tax implications and healthcare sector outlooks, and coordinated meetings between Epstein and senior commodities executives. His appearance across over 45,000 documents reflects his central role managing Epstein's day-to-day financial operations.

Key Highlights

•Directly involved in Epstein's active investment trading — emails show him receiving trade recommendations for XLF call spreads, SPX hedges, and Japan equity positions alongside Epstein, with Epstein directing $250K premium trades in their shared email threads
•Listed by the FBI as one of approximately 10 co-conspirators of Epstein in 2019, though never criminally charged
•Named co-executor of Epstein's estate and left $25 million in Epstein's will, giving him ongoing control over Epstein's $100+ million estate and all associated records including emails, bank documents, photographs, calendars, and flight logs
•Subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee in August 2025 and scheduled to testify on February 25, 2026, alongside fellow Epstein associates Les Wexner and Darren Indyke
•Part of $105 million settlement with the U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General over allegations of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking operation through financial and logistical support

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EFTA02491165

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From: jeffrey E. <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 10:24 PM To: Richard Kahn Cc: Leighton Allenby Subject: Re: Nest Camera 3 seeing bothsides of dock. when i download the app =n both phone and laptop for the moment i only see

ttom:Opx;margin-left:=px">From: Subject: Fwd: Nest can updated =/div> Date: Au=ust 10, 2015 at 1:33:40 PM EDT To: Leighton Allenby Cc: Ja=es Ce Richard Ka=n Good day=Leighton, Ann Rodriquez Attached are different camera position for ap=roval please let me know which one will be chosen for final inst

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EFTA00414436.pdf

EFTA00414436

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C - © 2011 Darren K. Indyke, PLLC —All rights reserved. Begin forwarded message: From: brice gordon Date: February 14, 2012 10:45:50 AM EST To: Rich Kahn Cc: Darren Indyke < Subject: Fwd: LSJ Pool Agreement as requested, you will find payment schedule as part of agreement Forwarded message From: BM

rt of agreement Forwarded message From: BMG fr-• Date: Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 5:53 PM Subject: Fwd: LSJ Pool Agreement To: Darren Indyke Cc: Richard Kahn - Jeanne • <lsj island®gmatl.com> Daphne Wallace EFTA00414436 Hope this works Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Monique Harry D

Date: February 14, 2012 10:45:50 AM EST To: Rich Kahn Cc: Darren Indyke < Subject: Fwd: LSJ Pool Agre

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EFTA02221443

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To: Richard Kah Cc: Fran: James I personal genius Sent Tue 8/29/2017 4:42:30 PM Subject Re: I have an appointment this afternoon, so I have a hard stop at 3PM. I

tomorrow. Thank you, James Ce your Personal Genius C Certified Support Professional 10.6 http://personalgenius.co On Aug 29, 2017, at 12:40 PM, Richard Kahn wrote: thanks for updates are you free this afternoon? i have included Lesley so you both can pick a time that is best... thanks Richard Kahn

speakers. Thank you, James Ce your Personal Genius C Certified Support Professional 10.6 http://personalgenius.co On Aug 29, 2017, at 10:28 AM, Richard Kahn jee coming into town today for remainder of the week are you around in case he needs anything? Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington Avenue

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EFTA02537054

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From: Lesley Groff Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:37 PM To: Rich Kahn Cc: Jeffrey Epstein Subject: Re: Friday Jeffrey has replied YES to you coming by tomorrow to set up the MAC for =aris...what time is good? > On Jan

ject: Re: Friday Jeffrey has replied YES to you coming by tomorrow to set up the MAC for =aris...what time is good? > On Jan 17, 2018, at 6:08 PM, Richard Kahn .41 1 =rote: > please confirm ok for fames to come by to set up Mac for Paris thank > you > Richard Kahn > HBRK Associates Inc. > 575 Lexington Aven

t: Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:37 PM To: Rich Kahn Cc: Jeffrey Epstein Subject: Re: Friday Jeff

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EFTA02397545

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From: Richard Kahn < > Sent: Thursday, June!...I MI To: jeffrey E. Subject: PBI Awning please advise if we should proceed with awning work estimated time and mat

oor New York, NY 10022 Begin forwarded message: From: Janusz Banasiak Subject: Fwd: 358 El Brillo Way Date: June 17, 2015 at 3:53:05 PM EDT To: Rich Kahn Hi, Rich, here what has to be done. The awning over =reakfast room has to be reattach needs new brackets. Thanks Janusz Begin =orwarded message: From

ys ago. Thanks,=Janusz Begin forwarded message: From: =/b>Janusz Banasiak Date: =/b>June 17, 2015 at 4:19:18 PM =DT Subject: =/b>Awning To: =/b>Rich Kah Hi Rich here is the awning Sent from my =Phone 2 EFTA_R1_01430783 EFTA02397546

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EFTA02372637

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trusts, he felt it would not be =ppropriate for him to conned directly with Richard Kahn. Could you please bring me up to date on what you env=sion Richard Kahn's role to be, whether he replaces John DeSimone =nd/or Nick Nichols (who are in the process of working on your financial an= investment matters as p

ne Landy <mailto Dear Noam, Max Kohlenberg forwarded to me your email requesting=that he provide any and all information regarding your estate to Richard K=hn. lie forwarded me the email in my capacity as your estate attorney= and because his only current role is as the trustee of Carol's marital trusts

= and because his only current role is as the trustee of Carol's marital trusts, he felt it would not be =ppropriate for him to conned directly with Richard Kahn. Could you please bring me up to date on what you env=sion Richard Kahn's role to be, whether he replaces John DeSimone =nd/or Nick Nichols (who ar

EFTA01388070.pdf

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EFTA02329665.pdf

EFTA02329665

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From: Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 4:44 PM To: Rich Kahn Cc: merwin dela cruz; Karyna Shuliak Subject: Re: Ion Nicola My =pologies, Actually, Ion arrives this Friday Nov. 6th around 9:30pm to =he apartment

tually, Ion arrives this Friday Nov. 6th around 9:30pm to =he apartment...he says he can start work on Sat. =owever... On Nov 3, 2015, at 11:32 AM, Richard Kahn =It =rote: please plan accordingly for any work you have for Ion at 9 =ast or 301 thank you Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington =ve

ington =venue 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 Begin forwarded message: From: Subject: Re: Ion Nicola Date: November 3, 2015 at 11:31:04 AM EST To: Rich Kahn JE said to have Ion keep his current =icket...so he can get to work for you this Friday! I will tell =on On Nov 3, 2015, at 11:18 AM, Richard =ahn <ma

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EFTA02291673

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To: Rich Kahn Cc: Bella Kleine From: Lesley Groff Sent Thur 9/28/2017 1:20:30 PM Subject: Re: wires Bank: Routing number: I= Account number: On Sep 28, 2017

e From: Lesley Groff Sent Thur 9/28/2017 1:20:30 PM Subject: Re: wires Bank: Routing number: I= Account number: On Sep 28, 2017, at 8:38 AM, Richard Kahn < > wrote: please provide wire details for thank you Richard Kahn tel fax cell EFTA_R1_01128385 EFTA02291673

: wires Bank: Routing number: I= Account number: On Sep 28, 2017, at 8:38 AM, Richard Kahn < > wrote: please provide wire details for thank you Richard Kahn tel fax cell EFTA_R1_01128385 EFTA02291673

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EFTA02311038

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From: Bella Klein Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 4:13 PM To: Rich Kahn Cc: Subject: Fwd: EPSTEIN / Devis fenetres Importance: High Begin forwarded message: From: Marie-Joseph =xperton <mjexperton@cabinet-experto=.com>

gin forwarded message: From: Marie-Joseph =xperton <mjexperton@cabinet-experto=.com> Date: June 29, 2012 12:11:37 PM EDT To: 'Bella Klein' = Cc: 'Richard Kahn' = Subject: EPSTEIN / Devis fenetres Reply-To: mjexperton@cabinet-experto=.com Mr Epstein met the people from WINDOFF for the windows repair, who a

Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 4:13 PM To: Rich Kahn Cc: Subject: Fwd: EPSTEIN / Devis fenetres Im

EFTA02387125.pdf

EFTA02387125

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From: Ann Rodriquez Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 12:48 PM To: Richard Kahn Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: Terrence update Terrance can't determin= whether or not the tower is the issue if Five Palms is not up and Ru

ance and Jermaine should get everythin= up and running properly continue doing what has to be done Sent from my iPhone On Feb 15, 2015, at 7:04 AM, Richard K=hn <[email protected]</=» wrote: <mailto:[email protected]> 917-414-7584 Begin forwarded message: Subject: Re: <=r> From: Terrence R

rit">T's Computer Servicesadiv> EFTA_R1_01408059 EFTA02387125 The Smarthome Gu=s "We put=the Brains in your Home" On Feb 12, 2015, at 11:23 AM, Richard Kahn= > wrote: can you please provide me with an estimated completion date? thank you Richard Kahn =BRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington Avenue 4th Floo

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EFTA00566547

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From: Karyna Shuliak To: Cc: Richard Kaar>, Merwin Dela Cruz <1 bellaklein Subject: Re: printer Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:12:25 +0000 We may need James to look at it On Nov 18, 2016, at

, and they are not normal USB cables I don't think, going to see if I can work out what they are. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2016, at 9:44 AM, Richard Kahn -1 wrote: please let me know once you have looked at epson this morning thank you Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington Avenue 4th Floor

venue 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 tel fax cell Begin forwarded message: From: Richard Kahn <I Date: November 15, 2016 at 11:58:17 AM EST To: Rich Kahn - ICE <IMG_6341.JPG> <IMG_6342.JPG> <IMG_6343.JPG> <IMG_6344.JPG> Richard Kahn et > EFTA00566548

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EFTA02235659

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To: Rich Kahn Cc: Jeffrey Epstemjeevacationfpgmail.com] From: Lesley Groff Sent: Thur 1/18/2018 2:36:55 PM Subject: Re: Friday Jeffrey has replied YES to you

ect: Re: Friday Jeffrey has replied YES to you coming by tomorrow to set up the MAC for Paris...what time is good? > On Jan 17, 2018, at 6:08 PM, Richard Kahn < wrote: > please confirm ok for james to come by to set up Mac for Paris > thank you > Richard Kahn > HBRK Associates Inc. > 575 Lexington Avenue

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EFTA02649770.pdf

EFTA02649770

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From: Richard Kahri Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:43 PM To: jeffrey E. Subject: PBI window pictures will reach out to painters to refresh quotes and fine tune =i

Y 10022 tel= fa cel Begin forwarded message: From: =/b>Janusz Banasial Subject: =/b>Pictures Date: =/b>May 11, 2017 at 2:56:17 PM =DT To: =/b>Rich Kahn Cc: Bella Klein Hi Rich, here they are 1 EFTA_R1_01889613 EFTA02649770 Sent from my =Phone 2 EFTA_R1_01889614 EFTA02649771

mory was 2.5-3 weeks for all structures Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington =venue 4th F

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EFTA00168866

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ty,settor and beneficiaresetc.: itchard Kahn is 100% owner and signor of this entity. Pease indicate how ownership of the legal entity s reflected: Richard Kahn 50% owner Harry Beier 50% owner D Special attention: Bearer Shares - Indicate where shares are custoded: Descrte the chain from the direct owner o

One sheet must be established for EACH INDIVIDUAL PARTY in Section 2. Account Ownershl 3A. Individual Details (for all parties) indivclues Name: Richard D. Kahn . Date of Birth: Country of Residence: USA Country of Ottaenship: USA Address of primary residence: Has client resided acme of his/her countr

stnxture, its ownershp structure and its Top Management. For trust/foundations, include information about revocability,settor and beneficiaresetc.: itchard Kahn is 100% owner and signor of this entity. Pease indicate how ownership of the legal entity s reflected: Richard Kahn 50% owner Harry Beier 50% owner

EFTA00450536.pdf

EFTA00450536

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From: Lesley Groff To: Rich Kahn Cc: ' Subject: Re: Michael 81 Date: Thu, 04 May 2017 18:10:24 +0000 > sure...we will take it from here...thanks On May 4, 2017, at 2:05 PM, Richard

with dogs (3) that have their own info which needs to be provided to carrier can you please coordinate with Michael who is copied above thank you Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 EFTA00450536

From: Lesley Groff To: Rich Kahn Cc: ' Subject: Re: Michael 81 Date: Thu, 04 Ma

EFTA00424548.pdf (email 9: RE: Commodity Procurement)

EFTA00424548_email_009

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Best regards, Lou Louis Schoen, LEED AP { < af ' Director of Development .......... Original Message From: "Richard Kahn" < <mailto: To: "'Schoen, Louis M.'" < <mailto: , "'Rich Kahn' < <mailto: Cc: "'Richard Barnett." < <mailto: > In "'Michael Byrnes < <mailt

LEED AP { < af ' Director of Development .......... Original Message From: "Richard Kahn" < <mailto: To: "'Schoen, Louis M.'" < <mailto: , "'Rich Kahn' < <mailto: Cc: "'Richard Barnett." < <mailto: > In "'Michael Byrnes < <mailto: Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 08:10:40 -0500 Subject: RE: Commodity Pr

you ok with 1:30pm? Thank you Richard Kahn ----Original Message----- From: Schoen, Louis M. mailto: Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 7:58 AM To: Rich Kahn Cc: Richard Barnett; Michael Byrnes M. EFTA00424557 Subject: Re: Commodity Procurement Good morning Hope you all had a good weekend. Let's plan to

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EFTA00484860

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From: ==. > To: Rich Kahn Cc: Darren Indyke <Min Subject: Re: larry visoski Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:17:46 +0000 unfortunately I do not.... > on Nov 2, 2018, at 9:03 AM, Ric

Cc: Darren Indyke <Min Subject: Re: larry visoski Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:17:46 +0000 unfortunately I do not.... > on Nov 2, 2018, at 9:03 AM, Richard Kahn C wrote: > do you have larry license or passport photo? > deutshce bank is asking as part of KYC as he is manager on plane entities > thank you > •

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EFTA00457305.pdf

EFTA00457305

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From: Lesley Groff To: Rich Kahn c; Subject: Re: Next Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:56:32 +0000 ok thanks On Aug 28, 2017, at 11:55 AM, Richard Kahn < FYI call now me be moved to wednesday am... Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington Avenue 4th Floor New York NY 10022 tel fax cel

dnesday am... Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington Avenue 4th Floor New York NY 10022 tel fax cell Begin forwarded message: From: Richard Kahn 1c > Subject: Fwd: Next Date: August 28, 2017 at 10:17:01 AM EDT To: "jeffrey E." <[email protected]> does wednesday 8-10am est work? please adv

ou Richard Kahn HBRK Associates Inc. 575 Lexington Avenue 4th Floor New York NY 10022 tel fax cell EFTA00457306 On Aug 22, 2017, at 1:00 PM, Richard Kahn eta , wrote: <K1 2008 Claxon.pdf><K1 2009 Claxon.pdf><K1 2010 Claxon.pdf><K1 2011 Claxon.pdf><K1 2012 Claxon.pdf><K1 2013 Claxon.pdf, <K1 2014 Claxon.p

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