Epstein’s Caribbean CBP Ties Spur Federal Scrutiny

New records show Epstein cultivated close ties with U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in St. Thomas, including perks, gifts, and personalized assistance, as investigators probed whether these officials helped him avoid scrutiny. The 2019–ongoing inquiry focused on at least four officers, though no charges have been publicly disclosed, highlighting Epstein’s broader influence in the U.S. Virgin Islands amid his sex-trafficking case.