ANOTHER EPSTEIN WHISTLEBLOWER IS DEAD. WHAT HAPPENED TO SIMON ANDRIESZ? Simon Andriesz, a British banker and whistleblower linked to the Jeffrey Epstein story, has died. He brought information to the FBI and later to Congress involving BGC, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Howard Lutnick, now one of the most powerful officials in the Trump administration. This was not someone making claims online without evidence. Federal regulators acted on information he provided. Andriesz later reviewed Epstein records and found 2018 emails between Lutnick and Epstein discussing a company called ADFIN, in which both men had investment ties. He took his findings to the House Oversight Committee. Congressional investigators later questioned Lutnick behind closed doors about his contact with Epstein. Lutnick denies wrongdoing and denies having the ongoing relationship with Epstein that reports allege. Andriesz is not the first person at the center of the Epstein story to die before the case’s major questions were resolved. Jeffrey Epstein himself died in jail in 2019 while awaiting federal trial; his death was ruled a suicide. Model Ruslana Korshunova, later reported to have visited Epstein’s island, died in 2008; her death was ruled a suicide. Jean-Luc Brunel, an Epstein associate awaiting trial in France, died in jail in 2022; his death was ruled a suicide. Steven Hoffenberg, Epstein’s former business associate, was found dead at home in 2022. Carolyn Andriano, an Epstein victim and Maxwell trial witness, died in 2023; her death was ruled an accidental overdose. Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers, died in 2025. Her family said she died by suicide; police said the death was not suspicious, though no final public coronial ruling has been issued. Investigative journalist and Andriesz associate John Robertson joins to discuss his legacy, his whistleblowing, and the questions his death leaves behind.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of whistleblower Simon Andriesz, following the incredibly sad news of his passing. We've asked non-executive director Lea Paterson to review how we interacted with Mr Andriesz, to see whether we could have done things better and learn for the future. It's important that people feel confident coming to us with their concerns and we’re grateful so many do. Read more fca.org.uk/news/blogs/lookin…

NEW: Howard Lutnick, the billionaire who serves as President Trump’s commerce secretary, planned a visit to Epstein’s island in 2012. Lutnick previously claimed that he was so revolted by Epstein that he had cut ties with him years earlier. 1/6 nytimes.com/2026/01/30/us/ho…