11.11.2026 03:20
A BBC Eye investigation has revealed documents and victim testimonies showing that Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in prison in 2019, reached young women through modeling agencies. According to US Department of Justice documents, Epstein gave $1 million to the MC2 agency in 2005; 10 models at the agency met or communicated with him after his 2008 conviction. Roza, who said she was sent to Epstein's home at age 18, said the agency should be held accountable.
An investigation by the British broadcaster BBC has revealed new documents and victim testimonies indicating that American Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in prison in 2019 while standing trial on allegations of running a prostitution network targeting underage girls, reached young women through modeling agencies.
In the investigation conducted by BBC Eye, documents published by the US Department of Justice and the testimonies of women who said they were sexually abused by Epstein were examined.
SENT TO HIS HOME FOR A SHOOT AT AGE 18
Roza, who came to the US from Uzbekistan, said that in 2009, when she was just 18, the MC2 Model Management agency she was signed to sent her to Epstein's Florida home for two photo shoots.
Roza said that after the shoots she began working as Epstein's assistant and was systematically raped.
"My agency's job was to protect me, but they did not do that. In fact, they put me in danger. They must be held accountable for this," said Roza, arguing that the agency's then president, Jeff Fuller, knew where she was being sent.
It was stated that the expense document she showed the BBC indicated that the return ticket after the second shoot was purchased by Fuller.
Fuller, who previously argued that he did not know Roza had gone to Epstein's house and been abused, did not answer the BBC's questions.
Epstein victim Roza said she still believes justice has not been served after what she experienced, and called on other victims to speak out.
GAVE THE AGENCY $1 MILLION
According to documents from the US Department of Justice, 10 models within MC2 met or communicated with Epstein after he was convicted of sexual offenses in 2008.
The documents also revealed that Epstein gave the agency $1 million in 2005.
The BBC found that former model agent Ramsey Elkholy tried to introduce Epstein to 34 women, including an 18-year-old student. One of these women said she was sexually abused when she met Epstein for the first time at his New York home at age 19.
Elkholy denied the allegations that he was aware of or facilitated the abuse.
SHE SAID SHE WAS RAPED MORE THAN 200 TIMES
Simona, an Eastern European who spoke to the BBC and whose real name was not disclosed, also said Epstein raped her more than 200 times.
Simona, who said she met Epstein when she was 20, stated that at the time she was signed to a modeling agency in New York and that Epstein offered to introduce her to Faith Kates, a manager at Next Management, one of the world's leading modeling agencies.
Simona alleged that during the meeting Kates suggested she have cosmetic surgery and sent a surgeon's contact details to Epstein.
Simona said that after this meeting Epstein persuaded her to quit modeling and she began working as his assistant; she recounted that for about two years she was subjected to Epstein's sexual abuse and that every area of her life was controlled by him.
Simona said, "People think we accepted this abuse for financial gain or influence, but that is not true. We were left alone with deep traumas."
Sigrid McCawley, a lawyer representing more than 100 Jeffrey Epstein victims, noted that people who worked at modeling agencies and brought young women into the industry played a significant role in Epstein's access to young women.
New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie also prepared a new bill so that people alleged to have facilitated Epstein's abuse can be investigated.