The FBI conducted a thorough investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, scrutinizing his bank records and emails, interviewing victims, and checking his connections with some of the world's most powerful individuals. Despite uncovering a significant amount of evidence regarding Epstein's sexual abuse of minors, investigators found scant evidence to support allegations that he directed a sex trafficking network serving powerful men. This was highlighted in an internal review of Department of Justice records by The Associated Press.

The investigation included analyzing videos and photographs seized from Epstein's residences in New York, Florida, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. According to a prosecutor's memorandum dated 2025, these materials did not display victims suffering abuse or implicate others in Epstein's crimes. The findings suggested that while Epstein had connections to influential figures across various sectors, the evidence did not substantiate the existence of a broader criminal operation beyond his personal acts of abuse.

Furthermore, a review of Epstein's financial records, including payments made to entities associated with prominent individuals in academia, finance, and global diplomacy, revealed no corroborating evidence of a trafficking network. This conclusion has significant implications for ongoing discussions about Epstein's legacy and the accountability of those connected to him, raising questions about the extent of his operations and the degree of complicity among powerful figures.