Newly released files from the United States Department of Justice reveal that Jeffrey Epstein arranged multiple meetings with Vladimir Putin, raising concerns among intelligence sources that he was operating a large-scale honeytrap scheme for Russian intelligence. The documents include emails and correspondence detailing Epstein's efforts to secure audiences with the Russian President, even after his conviction for soliciting a minor. Intelligence officials believe Epstein's ties to Russia and other foreign intelligence agencies may have enabled his lavish lifestyle and facilitated the trafficking of women for powerful associates.

The files also reference Epstein's connections to high-profile figures, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Bill Gates, and suggest that Epstein offered insights to the Kremlin about United States political leaders. American intelligence agencies reportedly monitored Epstein's Russian connections for years, while their United Kingdom counterparts hesitated due to royal links. The cache includes over a thousand documents naming Putin and thousands more referencing Moscow, further fueling speculation about Epstein's role in international espionage and blackmail operations.

Additionally, the documents highlight Epstein's association with disgraced media tycoon Robert Maxwell, believed to be a Russian asset, and Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a prison sentence for crimes linked to Epstein. The files contain claims that Epstein was recruited into espionage through business deals and maintained ties with Russian organized crime, which may have facilitated his trafficking activities. All high-profile individuals named in the files deny any wrongdoing.