DP World CEO Quits Amid Epstein Scandal Revelations

The head of DP World, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, has quit his position as chairman and chief executive after revelations of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released files showed that Sulayem and Epstein exchanged hundreds of emails over a decade, with Epstein describing Sulayem as one of his 'most trusted friends'. The emails revealed a close and wide-ranging relationship between the two, with discussions on business ideas, travel plans, and personal matters. Sulayem's exit comes after mounting pressure from businesses DP World works with, including the UK development finance agency and Canada's second-largest pension fund, which suspended new investments into the firm.

The CEO of Dubai's largest port operator, DP World, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, has been replaced following revelations of his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Dubai government media office announced the appointment of a new chairman and CEO, effective immediately. Bin Sulayem's connections to Epstein were exposed through recently released Epstein files, which showed the two men had a close relationship dating back to the early 2000s. The files revealed that bin Sulayem and Epstein had exchanged emails discussing business, meetings with influential people, and personal matters, including masseuses and visits to Epstein's island. While the files do not directly implicate bin Sulayem in any crimes, they have raised concerns about his association with Epstein.

A New York City fund-raising firm, Dynamic SRG, repeatedly asked convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to donate to prominent New York Democratic politicians, including Kathy Hochul, Hakeem Jeffries, and Joe Crowley, between 2012 and 2014. The firm offered Epstein access to exclusive gatherings and organizing roles in fund-raisers in exchange for contributions. Despite Epstein's conviction in 2008 for felony sex crimes, Dynamic SRG continued to solicit him, although he did not appear to have made any donations. The politicians involved, including Hochul, Jeffries, and Crowley, claimed to have had no knowledge of the solicitations and expressed shock and outrage upon learning of them.