How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
Howard Lutnick, appointed US commerce secretary in 2025, faced scrutiny after evidence emerged of undisclosed ties to Jeffrey Epstein. British whistleblower Simon Andriesz revealed an email exchange highlighting their business discussions in 2018, raising concerns ahead of Lutnick's May testimony to Congress. Lutnick claimed ignorance of Epstein's investment, although inconsistencies in his accounts have surfaced.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 05:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: BBC News – World. Editorial policy · Corrections
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