"Following new revelations about Jeffrey Epstein's deep and long-running relationship with J.P Morgan, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today introduced the Produce Epstein Treasury Records Act (PETRA) to compel Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to turn over Epstein-related Treasury records to Senate investigators, read a release from the Finance Committee. Wyden revealed in July that his committee previously uncovered over 4,000 wire transfers to Epstein that were flagged by the government as suspicious."
"Let me repeat that: 4,725 wire transfers, adding up to nearly $1.1 billion, flowing in and out of just one of Mr. Epstein's bank accounts. If you ask me, that is more than 4,000 potential lines of investigation right there. Hundreds of millions more flowed through other accounts. That's even more to investigate. The file shows that Mr. Epstein used multiple Russian banks, which are now under sanctions, to process payments related to sex trafficking, Wyden said in a Senate floor speech at the time."
"Wyden's new bill would now force Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to hand over the details of those wires, which he is claiming Bessent is currently refusing to do. The basic question here is whether a bunch of rich pedophiles and Epstein accomplices are going to face any consequences for their crimes, and Scott Bessent is doing his best to make sure they won't."
Sen. Ron Wyden introduced the Produce Epstein Treasury Records Act to compel Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to provide Epstein-related Treasury records to Senate investigators. Wyden's committee uncovered 4,725 wire transfers totaling nearly $1.1 billion flowing through one Epstein bank account, plus hundreds of millions through other accounts. Records show Epstein used multiple Russian banks now under sanctions to process payments tied to sex trafficking. Wyden alleges Bessent is refusing to hand over wire details and criticizes the claim that investigating those records is not the Treasury's responsibility. The issue centers on whether wealthy accomplices will face consequences.
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