UBS Managed Ghislaine Maxwell’s Accounts Despite Epstein Scandal
February 9, 2026
New documents from the US Justice Department show Swiss bank UBS opened personal and business accounts for Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted in 2021 for her role in Epstein’s sexual abuse crimes. The documents include emails and bank statements revealing that UBS assigned two relationship managers who helped Maxwell move millions in cash, shares, and hedge fund investments. In 2014, after JPMorgan closed accounts linked to Jeffrey Epstein due to reputational risks, UBS gave Epstein a credit card, according to an email. UBS continued supporting Maxwell even though her connection to Epstein was widely reported. There is no evidence of wrongdoing by UBS or its advisers, and some documents show the bank conducted due diligence before transferring her accounts from JPMorgan. JPMorgan labeled Maxwell a "High Risk Client" in 2011 and closed Epstein’s accounts in 2013. In December 2013, a Soros Private Equity partner introduced Maxwell to UBS. UBS quickly opened accounts used for her personal expenses, charities, and business entities. By February 2014, Maxwell had nearly $2 million in UBS accounts. She directed payments including $2.5 million to her husband in 2016. After Epstein’s 2019 arrest, UBS moved money at Maxwell’s request and later provided the FBI with wire transfer information following a Grand Jury Subpoena. It remains unclear when UBS closed Maxwell’s accounts.
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