Federal prosecutors revealed that Jeffrey Epstein wired $350,000 to two women described as alleged co-conspirators shortly after renewed media coverage reignited interest in his criminal conduct. The transfers, made in late 2018, included one payment of $100,000 and another of $250,000 — both sent within days of The Miami Herald’s exposé on Epstein’s 2008 plea deal. Investigators alleged the money was meant to keep potential witnesses silent or loyal as scrutiny mounted around his non-prosecution agreement. Prosecutors described the payments as “potential witness tampering,” noting that they were consistent with Epstein’s long history of using financial leverage to control those around him.

Court filings later confirmed that the recipients of the payments were women previously accused of helping Epstein arrange or manage young victims, but their names remain sealed by judicial order due to safety and privacy concerns. Federal prosecutors insisted that releasing their identities could compromise ongoing investigations and expose individuals who may themselves have been exploited. The revelation of the $350,000 transfers became a central element in arguments that Epstein’s wealth and influence made him a flight and obstruction risk, ultimately contributing to the court’s decision to deny him bail in 2019.



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