On March 11, 2026, Richard Kahn, an accountant who worked closely with Jeffrey Epstein for over a decade and serves as an executor of Epstein’s estate, testified before the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door session. Kahn stated that he was unaware of the full nature or extent of Epstein’s abuse of numerous women until after Epstein’s death. His testimony sheds new light on the financial and operational aspects of Epstein’s estate, while also raising questions about the involvement of other prominent figures connected to Epstein.
Richard Kahn was one of Epstein’s closest associates during Epstein’s final years. He managed Epstein’s complex finances, investments, and even minor details such as renovations on Epstein’s private Caribbean island. Despite his deep involvement in Epstein’s financial affairs, Kahn insisted that he did not socialize with Epstein and claimed that had he known about Epstein’s horrific behavior, he would have immediately ceased working for him. According to his prepared statement, provided to CBS News, Kahn expressed deep regret over the possibility that he may have unknowingly assisted Epstein in any way.
During a break in the committee’s proceedings, Democratic Representative Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia revealed that Kahn disclosed a settlement made by Epstein’s estate with a person who had also made accusations related to former President Donald Trump. Subramanyam did not provide further details about the settlement or the accuser but mentioned that the committee learned about another prominent individual tied to Epstein. Intriguingly, Subramanyam noted that this individual was a foreign head of state with financial transactions linked to Epstein, though not an American.
Kahn’s prepared remarks emphasized the substantial yearly expenditures Epstein maintained, supported by a large staff. He described how he and his team meticulously tracked Epstein’s spending, including gifts given to both women and men, which he said represented a very small fraction of Epstein’s overall expenses. However, Kahn stated that he did not interpret these gifts or other financial transactions as red flags indicating abuse or trafficking. He testified that he did not see any evidence suggesting that Epstein was abusing or trafficking women or engaging in unlawful behavior, though he expressed personal pain over the possibility of having unknowingly facilitated Epstein’s activities.
Kahn is the first of the two executors of Epstein’s estate to testify before the House Oversight Committee. The other executor, attorney Darren Indyke, is scheduled to provide testimony on March 19. Oversight Committee Chairman Representative James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, noted that during Kahn’s deposition, all questions posed by lawmakers had been answered. Comer revealed that Kahn confirmed five clients who had paid money to Epstein: Les Wexner, Glenn Dubin, Steven Sinofsky, the Rothschild family, and Leon Black. Comer also mentioned that Wexner has already testified and that Leon Black’s deposition is forthcoming.
Importantly, Comer emphasized that Kahn testified he had never seen any financial transactions involving Donald Trump or his family. The committee’s investigation has sought to understand how Epstein amassed such vast wealth. Comer pointed out that records indicate the existence of approximately 64 entities affiliated with Epstein, highlighting the complexity of his financial empire. He also clarified that Kahn has not been charged with any crimes, and there are no accusations of wrongdoing against him.
Epstein’s finances were facilitated through dozens of interconnected companies, many of which were allegedly involved in making payments to victims. Attorneys representing Epstein’s survivors have identified both Kahn and Indyke as key figures in managing these companies. Internal banking communications and personal emails obtained by the Justice Department show that both men maintained close oversight of Epstein’s financial affairs. However, Kahn insisted that he had no role in establishing any of Epstein’s companies and did not view their structure as suspicious or improper. He explained that using limited liability companies to hold assets such as real estate, airplanes, and helicopters is common practice among wealthy individuals.
Despite Kahn’s assertions, Epstein survivors and some members of Congress view both Kahn and Indyke as central facilitators of Epstein’s ability to exploit women and girls. The House Oversight Committee’s Democratic members tweeted that Kahn played a critical role in enabling Epstein’s abuses. Representative James Walkinshaw, a Democrat from Virginia, criticized Kahn for frequently claiming an inability to recall key emails, text messages, and other communications related to Epstein. Walkinshaw suggested that if Kahn was truly unaware of Epstein’s crimes, he was willfully ignorant.
Following the subpoenas issued to Kahn