[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Insurrection Barbie [@DefiyantlyFree](/creator/twitter/DefiyantlyFree) on x 1M followers Created: 2025-07-17 06:21:03 UTC X. Cecil Benjamin – Former EDC Chairman •Epstein’s company, Southern Trust Co., received over $XX million in tax benefits through the USVI Economic Development Commission (EDC) during his tenure. •Despite red flags (Epstein’s 2008 conviction was public), the EDC granted and renewed benefits until 2013. •Question: What due diligence was actually done? Who pushed it through? X. Jose George – Former Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) •Oversaw the EDC’s compliance arm during a period when Epstein’s companies reported false job creation numbers and questionable financial filings. •Internal documents suggest there were compliance failures or blind spots. X. John P. de Jongh Jr. – Governor of the Virgin Islands (2007–2015) •Epstein’s Southern Trust Co. was approved and operating under his administration. •Governor had appointment powers over the EDC board. •No public effort was made to reassess Epstein’s standing post-2008. X. Tregenza Roach – Current Lieutenant Governor (since 2019) •In charge of USVI’s Office of the Lieutenant Governor, which oversees corporate registrations, banking, and real estate transactions. •Given Epstein’s extensive shell network and real estate dealings, this office likely had visibility into Epstein’s entities. •Any prior failures to flag suspicious activity should be re-examined. X. Any former or current V.I. Department of Justice employees •Epstein’s operations were highly visible, especially on Little St. James. •Several local law enforcement officers reportedly moonlighted as Epstein security. •Some DoJ officials failed to pursue complaints or investigate island-based abuse reports. X. Staff of the USVI Division of Banking, Insurance, and Financial Regulation •Financial Trust Co. and Southern Trust Co. operated with little oversight. •Shell companies were approved, permitted to operate, and reported phantom job creation. X. USVI Real Estate & Tax Officials •Epstein bought Little St. James and later Great St. James, both subject to local zoning, permitting, and inspections. •Reports showed unpermitted buildings, environmental violations, and ignored compliance orders. •Investigate: Who looked the other way or signed off? XXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [acquisition](/topic/acquisition) [tax bracket](/topic/tax-bracket) [Post Link](https://x.com/DefiyantlyFree/status/1945730448946253897)
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Insurrection Barbie @DefiyantlyFree on x 1M followers
Created: 2025-07-17 06:21:03 UTC
X. Cecil Benjamin – Former EDC Chairman •Epstein’s company, Southern Trust Co., received over $XX million in tax benefits through the USVI Economic Development Commission (EDC) during his tenure. •Despite red flags (Epstein’s 2008 conviction was public), the EDC granted and renewed benefits until 2013. •Question: What due diligence was actually done? Who pushed it through?
X. Jose George – Former Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) •Oversaw the EDC’s compliance arm during a period when Epstein’s companies reported false job creation numbers and questionable financial filings. •Internal documents suggest there were compliance failures or blind spots.
X. John P. de Jongh Jr. – Governor of the Virgin Islands (2007–2015) •Epstein’s Southern Trust Co. was approved and operating under his administration. •Governor had appointment powers over the EDC board. •No public effort was made to reassess Epstein’s standing post-2008.
X. Tregenza Roach – Current Lieutenant Governor (since 2019) •In charge of USVI’s Office of the Lieutenant Governor, which oversees corporate registrations, banking, and real estate transactions. •Given Epstein’s extensive shell network and real estate dealings, this office likely had visibility into Epstein’s entities. •Any prior failures to flag suspicious activity should be re-examined.
X. Any former or current V.I. Department of Justice employees •Epstein’s operations were highly visible, especially on Little St. James. •Several local law enforcement officers reportedly moonlighted as Epstein security. •Some DoJ officials failed to pursue complaints or investigate island-based abuse reports.
X. Staff of the USVI Division of Banking, Insurance, and Financial Regulation •Financial Trust Co. and Southern Trust Co. operated with little oversight. •Shell companies were approved, permitted to operate, and reported phantom job creation.
X. USVI Real Estate & Tax Officials •Epstein bought Little St. James and later Great St. James, both subject to local zoning, permitting, and inspections. •Reports showed unpermitted buildings, environmental violations, and ignored compliance orders. •Investigate: Who looked the other way or signed off?
XXXXXX engagements
Related Topics acquisition tax bracket