Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have opened an inquiry into Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, the co-executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, requesting emails, financial records and scheduling witness interviews. Both men deny knowing about Epstein’s sex trafficking or knowingly facilitating criminal conduct. The probe follows civil suits, a $35 million class settlement, and prior victim payouts; Congress has also subpoenaed the executors. Documents indicate the executors could receive substantial trust distributions, but neither has been criminally charged.
Federal Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate
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Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have opened an investigation into the co-executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, The Wall Street Journal reported. Authorities are seeking documents and interviewing potential witnesses as they look into the roles of Epstein’s longtime lawyer and longtime accountant in managing his estate.
Officials are focusing on Darren Indyke, Epstein’s longtime attorney, and Richard Kahn, his longtime accountant, who now serve as co-executors of the estate. In recent months prosecutors have requested emails, financial records and other documents related to the two men and have scheduled witness interviews, the Journal reported. The newspaper said it could not determine which specific offenses, if any, investigators are examining.
“We don't comment on the existence, or lack thereof, of investigations,” a Department of Justice spokeswoman told the Journal. “We have always said with regard to Epstein that if the evidence presents itself, we will investigate.”
Indyke and Kahn have denied knowing that Epstein engaged in sex trafficking or that they knowingly facilitated criminal activity. Their attorneys say neither man has been accused of committing or witnessing sexual abuse, nor of having been told about such abuse by any of Epstein’s victims.
Civil Litigation and Settlements
The inquiry follows years of civil litigation alleging the executors enabled Epstein’s crimes through legal and financial work. In August, six women sued Epstein’s estate along with Indyke and Kahn in New York state court, asserting claims under New York City’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act. The estate’s counsel has said the executors “emphatically reject” those accusations.
Previously, the estate and the co-executors agreed to a $35 million settlement intended to resolve claims by a class of women who said Epstein sexually abused or trafficked them; Indyke and Kahn agreed to that settlement while denying liability. Separately, Epstein’s victims’ compensation program paid $121 million to 136 claimants, and another settlement paid $48 million to 59 victims.
Congressional Scrutiny And Estate Stakes
The House Oversight Committee has also scrutinized Indyke and Kahn as part of a broader review of the government’s handling of the Epstein case. In 2025 the committee subpoenaed the co-executors for records, including Epstein’s prior will, nondisclosure agreements and documents related to his 2007 non-prosecution agreement.
Documents reviewed by reporters indicate Indyke and Kahn are among the largest potential beneficiaries of a trust tied to Epstein’s estate: Indyke is listed as possibly receiving roughly $50 million and Kahn about $25 million after outstanding claims are resolved. Neither man has been criminally charged in connection with Epstein’s sex-trafficking offenses.
The investigation is ongoing, and federal prosecutors have not disclosed any charges or specific allegations against the executors.
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