A 2023 lawsuit filed by the U.S. Virgin Islands against JPMorgan Chase, based on thousands of financial records and internal documents, has revealed the intricate financial architecture supporting Jeffrey Epstein's criminal enterprise. The bank allegedly managed approximately 55 distinct accounts linked to Epstein and his entities between 1998 and 2013, facilitating complex financial flows and transactions to high-risk countries for non-commercial purposes. Despite repeated red flags and Epstein's 2008 conviction, JPMorgan Chase maintained him as a "VVIP" client for over 15 years, bypassing automated compliance alerts. This infrastructure, which included offshore companies and cash withdrawals, enabled Epstein's network to engage in sex trafficking and exploitation. JPMorgan Chase later settled with the U.S. Virgin Islands for $75 million without admitting fault.