Recently disclosed emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein reveal that he labeled Pakistan cricket icon and former prime minister Imran Khan as a significant “threat to peace” shortly after the PTI’s 2018 election win.
The emails, released by Democrats on the US House Oversight Committee, include a July 31, 2018 exchange in which Epstein mentioned Imran during a discussion with an unidentified contact. Epstein—arrested in 2019 for sex trafficking minors and later found dead in a Manhattan jail—touched on several political issues in the thread, including Putin’s conduct and America’s history of election interference.
Minutes later, he turned to Pakistan’s new leader, claiming Imran was a “much greater threat to peace” than Erdogan, Khomeini, Xi Jinping, or even Putin. His correspondent expressed surprise, asking if he meant “the populist in Pakistan.” Epstein replied that Imran was “really bad news.”
When questioned further, Epstein accused Imran of being “incapable of truth,” called him a “devout Islamist,” and cited Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal as a concern. He also made unverified remarks about Imran’s marriages and said the PTI chief was good at rallying crowds, describing him as “a cricket captain, not a chess player,” before the conversation moved on.
Emails Reveal Epstein’s Broad Network
The latest batch also highlights Epstein’s wide circle of influential contacts, including advisers to Donald Trump and Prince Andrew. Some emails imply Trump knew about Epstein’s misconduct—an allegation he denies.
The US House is set to vote on whether to force the release of all evidence linked to Epstein, including the names of individuals potentially involved in his trafficking network. Trump has rejected the fresh attention as a “hoax” but has urged investigators to scrutinize Epstein’s ties with others, especially Bill Clinton.
The documents released so far cover the period from 2009 until Epstein’s 2019 death, offering the most detailed insight yet into his communication history.
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