The New Mexico Attorney General’s office has initiated civil litigation against Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn, longtime associates of deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit accuses the men of participating in efforts to conceal abuse that occurred at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch property located near Santa Fe. As the sole executors of Epstein’s estate, valued at approximately $635 million at the time of his death, the two men control his wealth and assets.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez contends that Indyke and Kahn are obstructing compensation efforts for victims by controlling the distribution of Epstein’s remaining assets. The state official argues the resources should be directed toward survivors rather than benefiting the two men through their roles as executors. The case was filed under both federal trafficking victim protection statutes and New Mexico racketeering laws.
Both men have denied any involvement in Epstein’s crimes and previously testified to Congress that they were unaware of his activities. Their attorney, Daniel Weiner, stated they “emphatically reject” the allegations and expressed confidence they will prevail in the case. Weiner further indicated that neither man was contacted by the New Mexico prosecutor before the lawsuit was filed, and that both have cooperated with previous investigations when requested.
Epstein designated Indyke and Kahn as executors in August 2019, just before his death in custody. The executors subsequently agreed to fund survivor compensation packages, though certain settlement conditions limited recipients’ ability to pursue further legal action. As beneficiaries of the trust controlling Epstein’s assets, the men could potentially receive tens of millions of dollars each following final settlements. The lawsuit is distinct from an ongoing criminal investigation into Epstein activities that was relaunched earlier this year.
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