Jeffrey Epstein, Howard Lutnick, and the disgraced former prince

Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, faces scrutiny over undisclosed business ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, contradicting his public assertions that he severed contact in 2005. BBC financial investigations correspondent Andy Verity reveals that whistleblower Simon Andrews unearthed evidence—including 2012 island visit photographs and 2018 email exchanges regarding a company called Adfin—that suggests an ongoing professional relationship. The investigation further highlights a proposed business deal involving Prince Andrew, Lutnick, and Epstein, which would have exploited the royal’s international contacts for financial gain. These revelations challenge the transparency of high-level political figures and underscore the severe personal and professional costs faced by whistleblowers like Andrews, who suffered significant health crises and career destruction after challenging malpractice at Lutnick’s firm, BGC Partners.