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Epstein sought help of ex-Russian official linked to FSB, files show

Epstein sought help of ex-Russian official linked to FSB, files show

Summary

Jeffrey Epstein contacted Sergei Belyakov, a former Russian official linked to the FSB, to get information about a woman allegedly blackmailing business associates. Epstein and Belyakov exchanged emails about this in 2015, with Belyakov providing details on the woman's background.

Key Facts

  • Jeffrey Epstein used a former Russian official to gather information in a potential blackmail case.
  • Sergei Belyakov, who has ties to Russian intelligence, provided insights to Epstein about the woman involved.
  • The situation involved a claimed blackmail attempt by a Russian woman against powerful businessmen in New York.
  • Belyakov suggested denying the woman entry to the US as a potential solution.
  • Epstein had previously introduced Belyakov to high-profile figures like Peter Thiel and Thomas Pritzker.
  • Belyakov used Epstein's connections for meetings with American business leaders in 2015.
  • Efforts to contact Belyakov and those involved for comments on this matter were unsuccessful.
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