Letters from an American February 27, 2026
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Mar 1, 2026 A deep dive into a newly revealed DEA probe called Operation Chain Reaction tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Examination of oversight fights over withheld files and demands for unredacted records. A look at Senate and House inquiries, political maneuvers reviving old attacks, and compelled testimony about ties to Epstein. Calls for release of records and public testimony for accountability.
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DEA Operation Chain Reaction Targeted Epstein Beyond Sex Crimes
- The DEA ran Operation Chain Reaction investigating Jeffrey Epstein for drug trafficking, prostitution, and money laundering alongside 14 associates.
- The probe began December 17, 2010, focused on illicit wire transfers tied to activities in the U.S., Virgin Islands, and New York City.
Redacted Fusion Center Memo Signals High-Level Investigation
- A 69-page heavily redacted DEA request to a fusion center indicates the investigation was significant and involved interagency intel sharing.
- Senator Ron Wyden highlights OCDETF as a premier task force whose involvement suggests ties to organized crime and major money laundering.
Wyden Says Banks May Have Enabled Epstein Through Unreported Transfers
- Wyden's financial probe found JPMorgan Chase failed to report over $4 billion in suspicious transactions linked to Epstein.
- Wyden criticized Treasury Secretary Scott Besant for withholding records and introduced PETRA to compel access.