Data Broker Leaks Reveal Epstein's Island Visitors, Including High-Profile Locations Worldwide

Alleged Data Breach Reveals Jeffrey Epstein's Island Visitors

Tracking Visitors

In a recent development, leaked data from a dubious data broker has purportedly exposed the whereabouts of numerous individuals who visited Little St. James, the infamous US Virgin Islands retreat once owned by the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The leaked information suggests that visitors to the island were tracked to various locations following their visits, ranging from affluent neighborhoods across the US and globally to lower-income areas, some of which were reportedly linked to Epstein's illicit activities.

Near Intelligence's Bankruptcy

Last December, Near Intelligence, the company responsible for collecting and disseminating the controversial data, filed for bankruptcy subsequent to reports by the Wall Street Journal. These reports indicated that the company not only gathered and compiled "geofenced" data, obtained from location-based targeted advertisements, but also sold a portion of this information to military contractors.

Understanding Geofencing

Geofencing involves the collection of individuals' location data through multiple cell tower "pings," which allowed Near Intelligence to monitor and map out the movements of each user. Utilizing a product known as Vista, subsequently folded into a product named Pinnacle, the company generated detailed data reports, complete with cross-referenced maps, for a range of locations. Wired uncovered the existence of multiple maps linked to Epstein's island within Pinnacle's public source code, suggesting that Near Intelligence had access to location data pertaining to Little St. James' visitors.

Resumed Operations and Privacy Concerns

Following its bankruptcy filing, Near Intelligence has reportedly resumed its activities without attracting public attention. Despite declining to comment on the specific reasons for creating the aforementioned maps or whether the data was sold, the company has effectively resumed its operations.

Protecting Privacy

Given the sensitive nature of the data, Wired has chosen not to disclose the specific location information obtained through Near Intelligence's vulnerable vendors, with the aim of safeguarding the privacy of potential victims associated with Epstein. However, the report does highlight various upscale locations for which the data firm possessed information, such as Martha's Vineyard, a Miami nightclub, and notably, Trump Tower in Manhattan.

Additional Allegations

Further revelations in the report implicate notable figures, including renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, in documents associated with Jeffrey Epstein.