Jane Doe and other Epstein survivors sued Deutsche Bank in 2023 claiming the lender knowingly facilitated his sex trafficking enterprise. The complaint alleges bank officers ignored red flags, processed millions in suspicious transactions and profited from fees while providing him with a veneer of legitimacy.
Deutsche Bank has denied wrongdoing but agreed in May 2023 to a $75 million settlement. Court filings describe how compliance staff raised concerns years earlier, only to be overruled by executives focused on revenue. The case highlighted lax anti-money-laundering controls and pressured other Epstein-linked institutions to review their practices.