Senator Wyden advocates for the Treasury Department to disclose Epstein's banking records to the Finance Committee.
In the ongoing investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, President Donald Trump continues to claim that the investigation is a "Democrat hoax." However, the focus has shifted towards the release of Treasury files related to Epstein, as requested by Sen. Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee.
On Tuesday, Sen. Wyden wrote to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's successor, Scott Bessent, requesting the release of Treasury files related to Epstein. This request follows the release of tens of thousands of Epstein-related records from the Department of Justice, according to a statement from the Oversight Committee.
The Treasury Department, according to a source, makes all Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) filings available to law enforcement for use in independent investigations. These reports flagged concerning payments made to or from Epstein, Ghislane Maxwell, and 58 other people and groups.
Sen. Wyden specifically requested "all files related to transactions with Epstein and any co-conspirators," including "suspicious activity reports" (SARs) issued by financial institutions. He believes that these files "shine a light on how high-profile individuals paid Epstein staggering sums of money, which was then used to move women around the world or engage in dubious transactions indicative of money laundering."
However, Wyden and his staff viewed some of the SARs last year, but they were not allowed to copy the documents. The Treasury Department, in response, dismissed Sen. Wyden's calls for the release of Treasury files related to Epstein, with a spokesperson stating that they cannot comment on ongoing investigations.
The rally in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday was led by women who were victimized by Epstein, calling for the federal government to release records related to Epstein. The rally is among the growing calls from lawmakers for more documents and transparency from the administration into the Epstein investigation.
Notably, President Trump was once friendly with Epstein but said they had a falling out years before Epstein was arrested and denied being aware of his criminal activities. However, Trump has reiterated his claims that the Epstein investigation is a "Democrat hoax."
The facts are clear, according to Wyden, that Treasury has the authority to produce the Epstein files to the Finance Committee, but has chosen not to. Law enforcement is fully authorized to use that information in their independent investigations. The release of these files could provide crucial insights into Epstein's financial dealings and potentially shed light on any wrongdoing.
The investigation into Epstein's death and his financial dealings continues, with the calls for transparency and the release of these Treasury files adding a new dimension to the ongoing saga.
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