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Was The USVI Complicit In Jeffrey Epstein's Criminal Enterprise? (2/27/25)
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) played a central role in enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s vast criminal enterprise, serving as both his primary base of operations and a jurisdiction that allowed his abuse to continue unchecked for decades. Epstein’s private island, Little Saint James, was the epicenter of his sex trafficking network, yet despite widespread knowledge of his illicit activities, local authorities turned a blind eye or, worse, actively facilitated his operations. The government granted Epstein extensive tax incentives and special treatment, allowing him to operate with impunity while funneling millions through shell companies registered in the territory. Even after his 2008 conviction in Florida, Epstein remained deeply entrenched in the USVI’s financial and political circles, securing sweetheart business deals and leveraging his wealth to maintain influence. The failure to regulate or investigate Epstein’s activities—despite glaring red flags—raises serious questions about corruption, complicity, and the true extent of the USVI’s role in protecting him.
Recent legal battles have further exposed how deeply the USVI government was entangled with Epstein, with officials benefiting financially from his presence while ignoring repeated warnings about his trafficking network. The territory’s former first lady, Cecile de Jongh, was revealed to have worked directly for Epstein, helping him navigate regulatory loopholes and maintain access to power. Meanwhile, banks and financial institutions in the USVI facilitated the movement of Epstein’s funds, ensuring his trafficking operation remained well-funded and operational. Lawsuits against JPMorgan Chase have uncovered damning evidence suggesting that USVI officials were well aware of Epstein’s activities yet chose to look the other way, likely in exchange for financial incentives. The territory’s recent legal posturing against Epstein’s estate appears to be little more than an attempt to rewrite history, portraying themselves as victims rather than enablers. In reality, the USVI’s complicity in Epstein’s crimes is undeniable, raising broader concerns about the corruption and systemic failures that allowed one of the world’s most notorious predators to operate so freely.
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