Simon Andriesz. A former Wall Street executive. Uncovered emails from 2018 showing that Lutnick and Epstein had discussed a joint venture, Adfin, a digital advertising company, Andriesz shared these findings with the U.S — House Oversight Committee ahead of Lutnick’s appearance in May.

Uncovering the Epstein Files

Andriesz discovered his name in the Epstein files, a vast collection of documents, photos, and emails released by the U.S. government, while these files included interviews Andriesz had given to the FBI during a dispute with his former employer, BGC Partners, part of Lutnick’s Cantor Fitzgerald group.

In 2016, Andriesz raised concerns about accounting issues at BGC, leading to a $3 million penalty from the U.S. derivatives regulator. BGC denied the allegations, stating they were ‘categorically false’ and had not been substantiated by investigations in various jurisdictions.

Links to Prince Andrew

Andriesz also found evidence that one of Lutnick’s firms had planned to do business with then-Prince Andrew in 2013 by exploiting the former UK trade envoy’s connections. This involved a $1 million loan to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as described by Andriesz.

Epstein had warned Prince Andrew’s business aide against the deal, expressing concerns about its exclusivity. Discussions between Lutnick’s and the prince’s advisers lasted four months, from August to November 2013, but the deal never materialized.

Response from Lutnick and Cantor Fitzgerald

Lutnick denied knowing about Epstein’s involvement in Adfin until this year. He told the House Oversight Committee that he ‘unequivocally condemns the conduct attributed to Jeffrey Epstein and everyone who participated in his illegal activities.’

Cantor Fitzgerald did not deny the discussions with Prince Andrew but stated no business was conducted with him. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor did not respond to a request for comment.

Andriesz, now 57, has faced significant challenges since his whistleblowing, including legal battles and financial strain. Despite receiving a $420,000 award from a U.S. regulator, he feels authorities have not adequately protected him from retaliation by his former employer.