Controversial 2018 Correspondence Emerges from Congressional Release
Recently released email exchanges reveal that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein described Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan as a significant “threat to peace” during private correspondence in July 2018, shortly after Khan’s electoral victory. The emails emerged from documents released by the US House Oversight Committee, offering insight into Epstein’s network of contacts with influential figures.
What the Epstein Emails Actually Revealed
In messages dated July 31, 2018, Epstein characterized Khan as “a much greater threat to peace” than global leaders including Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. When questioned by his correspondent about Pakistan’s populist leader, Epstein responded with harsh criticism, making unfounded claims about Khan’s character and political stance.
The financier referenced Khan’s marriages to British heiress Jemima Goldsmith, daughter of billionaire James Goldsmith, while expressing alarm about Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities. These exchanges occurred just days after Khan’s party won Pakistan’s 2018 general elections, positioning him to become prime minister.
Debunking the Maxwell Kiss Photo Claims
Following the email revelations, a photograph from 1990 showing Khan conversing with British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell at London’s Savoy Hotel resurfaced online. Fact-checkers investigated viral claims suggesting manipulated videos depicting Khan kissing Maxwell, confirming the footage was digitally fabricated.
The authentic photograph captures Khan and Maxwell at a party celebrating communism’s collapse in 1990—a full year before Maxwell relocated to New York and became associated with Epstein’s criminal enterprise.
Timeline Contradicts Connection Claims
Independent fact-checking organizations thoroughly searched released Epstein documents using multiple keywords related to Khan, finding no mention of his name on any client lists. The historical timeline presents significant inconsistencies: the 1990 photograph predates Maxwell’s move to America and Epstein’s 1998 island purchase by considerable margins.
Context Behind the Controversy
During his cricket career, Khan regularly attended high-society events throughout the 1980s and 1990s, photographed alongside numerous international celebrities and public figures. Major international news outlets covering the Epstein case, including BBC News, Al Jazeera, and The Guardian, have not reported any verified connection between Khan and Epstein’s criminal activities.
The email exchanges reveal more about Epstein’s worldview and political opinions than any substantiated connection to Khan, who remains incarcerated in Pakistan facing separate legal proceedings unrelated to these allegations.
