Key facts
- Senator John F. Kennedy, Jr. is seeking information on payments from Leon Black to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The inquiry also covers banks' anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.
- Leon Black is the former head of Apollo Global Management.
Senator John F. Kennedy, Jr. has initiated an inquiry into payments made by Leon Black, the former head of Apollo Global Management, to Jeffrey Epstein. The senator is also investigating the anti-money laundering (AML) compliance of financial institutions involved in these transactions. The focus is on understanding the nature of these payments and whether banks adequately monitored and reported them according to AML regulations. This investigation highlights concerns about financial oversight and potential illicit financial activities.