In brief
New Mexico prosecutors have sued Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer and accountant, Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, claiming they helped hide abuse at his Zorro Ranch and continue to benefit from his estate. The suit, filed under federal and state racketeering laws, accuses the men of obstructing victim compensation from a fortune estimated at $635 million. Indyke and Kahn, who were named co‑executors of the estate, deny any knowledge or involvement in the crimes. The case runs parallel to a renewed criminal probe, highlighting the state’s determination to hold those who enabled Epstein’s exploitation accountable.
New Mexico state prosecutors have filed a civil lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s former legal and accounting aides, Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, accusing them of profiting from the late financier’s sex‑trafficking network.
The suit, brought under the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act and the state’s Racketeering Act, alleges that the two men concealed abuse at Epstein’s remote Zorro Ranch near Santa Fe and continue to receive money while survivors seek accountability.
Indyke and Kahn, who were named co‑executors of Epstein’s estate shortly before his 2019 death, control all of his assets and have denied any involvement in the crimes.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez said that the men “block efforts by Epstein’s victims to secure compensation from his fortune, which was valued at roughly $635 million at the time of his death.”
The lawsuit is separate from a renewed criminal investigation that began in February, and both lawyers have vowed to fight the allegations, saying they will prevail.
In an historic twist, the executors had once testified before Congress that they were unaware of Epstein’s activities, a testimony that is now being challenged in court.
Overall, the case underscores New Mexico’s commitment to hold those who enabled Epstein’s abuses accountable and prevent the illicit enrichment of his financial legacy.
