Alleged Violations and Survivor Claims
Doe claims BNY violated the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPRA) by participating in Epstein’s scheme, but the complaint fails to allege that the bank provided any services that would suggest knowledge or participation in sex trafficking.
She also claims the banks ignored anti-money laundering requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act, giving Epstein ready access to resources that allowed him to recruit and coerce victims. According to the complaint, the banks maintained accounts for Epstein, co-conspirators, and related entities, allegedly turning a blind eye to red flags to retain a high-net-worth client.
Doe seeks to represent two classes of women trafficked by Epstein or his associates during the years the banks provided services. The claims include knowingly benefiting from, participating in, and aiding a sex trafficking venture, obstructing enforcement of the TVPRA, and negligence in failing to prevent harm or exercise reasonable banking care.
