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Jeffrey Epstein’s dealings have once again come under intense scrutiny following a groundbreaking report from Drop Site News.
In a compelling report by Ryan Grim and Murtaza Hussain, new revelations have emerged about Jeffrey Epstein’s attempts to secure financial backing from the prestigious Swiss Rothschild bank. These findings intensify the already disturbing questions surrounding Epstein’s links to global power players and his alleged ties to Israeli intelligence networks.
The disclosed documents paint a vivid picture of Epstein’s intricate network, stretching from his opulent New York mansion to the inner circles of Swiss banking elites and influential figures like former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Among the notable interactions was a meeting with Ariane de Rothschild, CEO of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, highlighting the connections Epstein was cultivating with high-profile financial leaders.
A statement attributed to Ariane de Rothschild through Epstein emphasized, “If Ehud wants to make serious money, he will have to build a relationship with me. Take time so that we can truly understand one another,” underscoring the lucrative relationships being developed behind closed doors.
Ryan Grim on Breaking Points, noted, “If you’re somebody who’s curious about how this world really works, the release of all these documents has been a gift… it really does open a window into a world that is intended to be kept away from the public”.
The report sheds light on how Rothschild banks have become highly sought-after venues for financiers who move substantial sums in secrecy. This cloak of confidentiality makes them particularly appealing to individuals involved in the movement of drugs, arms, or dealings with sanctioned entities.
Following Ehud Barak’s departure from Israel’s Defense Ministry in 2013, there was a notable rush among European banks to leverage his expertise and connections. In this scenario, Epstein emerged as a crucial intermediary, reinforcing his role within this complex financial and political landscape.
“The banking world knew at that time that if they wanted to reach out to Ehud Barak… the guy to go through was Jeffrey Epstein,” Grim explained.
Emails and records expose that Epstein arranged attorneys for Rothschild during Department of Justice scrutiny, with former Obama counsel Kathryn Ruemmler representing the bank in negotiating a non-prosecution deal.
Later, Epstein linked Barak and Ariane de Rothschild, working to create an investment vehicle that would channel funds through the Swiss bank to Barak’s empire of offensive cyber weapons companies.
The “offensive cyber” language, regularly used between themselves, was notably toned down in outreach to Rothschild. Over years, Barak constructed critical technology deployed in the very backbone of the global internet, including ventures later acquired by internet infrastructure giant Akamai.
The reporting suggests these actors didn’t merely navigate financial and technological landscapes—they shaped them in ways that blurred national security and private profit.
“It’s remarkable how cavalier they are about—not just national security, literally global security—and just they’re going around making money off a change in the world, like it’s nothing,” Grim said.
The Drop Site News investigation exposes not only money laundering and tax evasion, but also a chilling glimpse of the networks influencing global cyber capabilities.