Indian Victim Identified In Jeffrey Epstein Files?

Newly released documents from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) reveal that an Indian national was among the victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting the global reach of his criminal network and the ongoing efforts to provide support to survivors. The release of millions of pages of emails, calendars, and related records has brought renewed scrutiny to Epstein’s connections worldwide, and for the first time, mentions a victim residing in India.

An email dated January 13, 2020, included in the tranche of documents released earlier this year, shows US officials discussing efforts to extend compensation and therapy under victim assistance programs to victims in New York, Florida, and India. The chain shows attempts to locate and contact the Indian individual through official channels, including coordination with the US Embassy in India.

The official details in the released email, titled “Epstein Victims,” are heavily redacted. The correspondence outlines steps for accessing victim assistance, stating: “The New York Crime Victims Compensation link is www.ny.gov. Please have them complete an application and send it to me. I will forward them directly to the FBI paperwork.” It further notes that for individuals in Florida, identified therapists should make contact so that “the six sessions [can] be covered through our emergency victim assistance.”

One message in the chain reads: “And lastly regarding the individual located in India. If you can get me her address and contact information; I will coordinate with our colleagues at the embassy there.”

A follow-up email confirms the victim’s presence in India and raises questions about the possibility of providing therapy locally:

“Finally — is currently living in India. Is there anything that can be done to help her? Would she still be eligible to receive six free sessions over there? Are there any resources that can be offered in India?”

The emails show that U.S. authorities were attempting to ensure that victims could access the assistance available under federal victim programs, even if they were outside the United States.

Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier, was convicted in 2008 in Florida for sex trafficking of minors and died in custody in 2019. While Epstein’s criminal activities were primarily investigated in the US. These documents underscore the global nature of his abuse, showing that victims were located in multiple countries, including India.

India-related Outreach?

The newly-released emails mention India in the context of Epstein’s broader professional and personal interactions. For example, a communication from 2024 refers to discussions between Epstein and Bill Gates about a possible visit to India.

In that exchange, Epstein asks whether Dr Vardhan was his “target meeting” during a planned trip in September 2017. Another India-related email from April 2, 2017, shows Epstein’s associate Gino You raising the possibility of a meeting with Dilip Cherian, described in the message as a highly influential figure in India’s communications industry.

The email sent to Epstein reads: “Are you interested in meeting my friend Dilip, who is very influential in India? He is in Paris from April 3-6. Just sold advertising and pr company for 160m usd.”