Richard Kahn, the longtime accountant for Jeffrey Epstein and a co-executor of the financier’s estate, appeared before the House Oversight Committee on March 11, 2026, where he defended his role in Epstein’s financial operations and insisted that his involvement with the late financier was strictly professional. During the testimony, Kahn told lawmakers that he had never witnessed sexual abuse or trafficking connected to Epstein and claimed that he only became aware of the allegations after Epstein’s death in 2019. His appearance before the committee comes as federal investigators and lawmakers continue reviewing millions of pages of documents released in connection with the Epstein investigation.

The hearing took place amid renewed scrutiny surrounding Epstein’s financial network after the U.S. Department of Justice released a massive collection of previously sealed records earlier in 2026. The document release included approximately 3.5 million pages of investigative materials, correspondence, and financial records tied to Epstein and individuals associated with him. Within those files, Kahn’s name reportedly appears more than 50,000 times, highlighting his long-standing involvement in managing Epstein’s financial affairs over several decades.

Members of the House Oversight Committee questioned Kahn extensively about his responsibilities and his knowledge of the broader operations surrounding Epstein’s businesses. During the deposition, Kahn acknowledged that he had participated in certain actions that lawmakers described as unusual. Among those admissions was his role in helping facilitate what he characterized as a “fake marriage,” as well as instances in which he impersonated Epstein during communications with banks. Kahn told the committee that those actions were taken as part of routine administrative matters connected to financial management, but some lawmakers indicated they believed the admissions raised further questions about the extent of his involvement.

Despite those revelations, Kahn maintained throughout the hearing that he had no direct knowledge of criminal activities associated with Epstein. He told lawmakers that his work centered on accounting, tax filings, and corporate structures tied to Epstein’s business interests. According to Kahn, he was not involved in Epstein’s personal life or the day-to-day activities that have been described by victims and investigators in numerous legal proceedings.

Attorneys representing survivors of Epstein’s abuse have challenged that explanation, arguing that individuals responsible for managing Epstein’s finances played a critical role in sustaining the broader network. According to those attorneys, Epstein operated a complex system of corporate entities that handled assets, real estate, and international financial transfers. In many cases, these companies were registered in jurisdictions known for limited transparency. Legal filings connected to civil lawsuits have suggested that more than sixty shell companies were used within Epstein’s financial structure.

Survivor advocates say that such a network would have required careful financial oversight in order to function. Because of that, they argue that individuals responsible for accounting and corporate administration would have had unique insight into how money moved within the system. Lawyers representing victims have pointed to Kahn’s long tenure within Epstein’s organization as evidence that he was part of what they describe as the financier’s financial “inner circle.” According to their view, that group was essential to maintaining the infrastructure that allowed Epstein’s activities to continue for years.

Kahn’s testimony is part of a broader effort by lawmakers to understand how Epstein’s operations were sustained over such a long period of time. Congressional investigators have been examining financial records, corporate structures, and the roles played by individuals who worked closely with Epstein in professional capacities. The goal of the inquiry is to determine whether financial institutions, advisers, or other associates failed to recognize warning signs or may have facilitated aspects of Epstein’s network.

The release of millions of pages of federal records earlier in 2026 has added a significant amount of new material for investigators and researchers to review. Lawmakers have indicated that the process of analyzing the documents could take months or even years. As that review continues, testimony from individuals such as Kahn is expected to play an important role in helping investigators reconstruct how Epstein’s financial system operated and who may have been involved in supporting it.