Mega Edition: Deutsche Bank And It's Many Jeffrey Epstein Related Compliance Problems (10/21/25)

Deutsche Bank’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has become one of the most glaring examples of systemic failure in modern banking oversight. Despite Epstein’s 2008 sex-offense conviction and widespread public knowledge of his trafficking network, Deutsche continued to handle his accounts for years—processing millions in transactions that should have triggered Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) under anti–money laundering laws. Regulators later discovered that Epstein moved funds through dozens of entities, wiring large payments to women and alleged co-conspirators described in memo lines as “school payments” or “consulting fees.” Rather than flagging these for review, compliance officers reportedly waved them through. In 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services fined Deutsche Bank $150 million for what it called “significant failures in monitoring Epstein’s transactions and relationships.” The investigation showed the bank maintained Epstein’s accounts even after multiple internal warnings and public reports about his predatory history.The fallout didn’t end there. In 2023, Deutsche Bank agreed to pay $75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by Epstein’s victims, who alleged the bank knowingly profited from his trafficking enterprise. The lawsuit claimed Deutsche facilitated his abuse by allowing financial flows that sustained his network of recruiters, victims, and offshore shell companies. While the bank publicly stated it regretted its “association” with Epstein and pledged to tighten controls, critics argue its conduct went beyond negligence—it was willful blindness. Congressional oversight committees later revealed that Deutsche had processed over $1.5 billion in transactions linked to Epstein and his associates without timely SAR filings. To many observers, the episode epitomized how global banks too often treat the ultra-rich as untouchable, turning compliance into performance rather than protection.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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Moscow is a city located in northern Idaho, United States, with a population of approximately 25,000 people. It is the largest city and the county seat of Latah County. The city is situated in the Palouse region, known for its fertile soil and rolling hills, and is surrounded by wheat fields, forests, and mountains.Moscow is home to the University of Idaho, which is the state's flagship institution and a major research university. The university is a significant contributor to the local economy, and many businesses in the city are directly or indirectly tied to the university.The city also has a thriving arts and culture scene, with several galleries, museums, and performance venues.In terms of recreation, Moscow has several parks and outdoor recreation areas, including the Latah Trail, the Moscow Mountain Trail System, and the Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area. The city also hosts several annual events, including the Moscow Farmers Market, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, and the Renaissance Fair.However, things would change forever after Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were murdered in the early morning hours of November 13th, 2022. What followed in the wake of the murders captivated not only the nation but the whole world as the authorities scrambled to find the person responsible for the heinous crime. This podcast will document the Murders In Moscow from right after the murders were committed all the way through the real time evolution of the trial of the person that the authorities say is responsible, Bryan Kohberger.We will also cover other stories that are based in the world of true crime that are currently in the courts or that are headed that way.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.