Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, testified under oath in May 2023 that he did not know Jeffrey Epstein was a client of the bank until news broke in 2019. Epstein was a JPMorgan client for 15 years, from 1998 to 2013, including eight years while Dimon was CEO. The bank filed a report with the Treasury identifying about 4,700 suspicious Epstein-related transactions totaling $1.1 billion, including large payments to women from post-Soviet countries and transfers to Russian banks. Former JP Morgan executive Jes Staley claimed to have informed Dimon about Epstein years before 2019. Another senior executive, Mary Erdoes, was also involved with Epstein's account and aware of his criminal record. In 2010, Epstein’s aides referenced social meetings that included Dimon and others. Despite Dimon’s legendary status on Wall Street and his role in navigating the 2008 financial crisis, his claim of ignorance is challenged by documents and witnesses. Senator Ron Wyden called for greater accountability, stating Epstein was “a high-value, high-profile client of white-glove private banks.” While Trump has sued Dimon and JPMorgan over political disputes, the Epstein case threatens to tarnish Dimon's reputation. JPMorgan spokesman acknowledged the bank’s regret for working with Epstein but denied Dimon’s direct involvement with him. Dimon has long been seen as a powerful figure in banking with nearly 21 years as CEO. The bank has grown significantly under his leadership, reporting $57 billion in profit in 2023. Yet critics say the longstanding ties with Epstein and the scope of suspicious transactions call into question oversight at the highest levels. Despite this, Dimon’s influence in finance and politics remains strong as he approaches the final years of his tenure.