Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'

A woman identified as 'Anya' has provided a rare account to the BBC detailing the coercive control and abuse she experienced while working as an assistant for the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. She describes a cult-like environment where Epstein exploited vulnerable women through financial control, psychological manipulation, and forced medical procedures.
By Chi Chi Izundu , Olivia Davies and Will Dahlgreen , BBC News Investigations Published 19 minutes ago In the week after the sex-criminal financier Jeffrey Epstein died, Anya (not her real name) opened the door of her New York apartment. Outside was Epstein's brother, Mark, telling her she had to leave, she says.
Get the full story
Sign up for Headlinne to unlock AI insights, political bias analysis, and your personalized news feed.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in