Newly surfaced reports and statements from former officials suggest that Jeffrey Epstein was connected to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as early as 1981. Former State Department official Mike Benz indicated that the CIA likely monitored Epstein since at least 1983, when Epstein managed covert funds for the CIA's key figure in the Iran-Contra scandal. Epstein himself reportedly claimed to have worked for the CIA in a 2001 Evening Standard article, although he later denied this. Some commentators argue Epstein operated as a CIA facilitator, serving as an informal backchannel to broker covert deals rather than as a formal asset, which may explain the absence of official CIA files on him. Additionally, allegations linking Epstein to Israeli intelligence have been publicly denied by former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who stated Epstein never worked for Mossad. Despite these denials, some analysts assert Epstein had ties to Israeli intelligence, citing his wealth and actions. Discussions have also emerged about the Department of Justice's handling of Epstein-related intelligence, including claims that key information was obscured under former Attorney General Bill Barr and that certain officials, such as Pam Bondi, could release related files but have not done so. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Ghislaine Maxwell is willing to testify regarding Epstein's connections.