Simon Andriesz dies at 57 after uncovering Lutnick and Epstein ties
Whistleblower Simon Andriesz, a former British banker who exposed communications connecting United States Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to Jeffrey Epstein, has died at 57 years of age in the United Kingdom. The financial sector veteran disclosed records that challenged previous claims by Lutnick regarding the timeline of his relationship with the convicted sex offender.
Andy Agathangelou, founder of the advocacy organization Transparency Task Force, notified associates of the passing on Friday, September 25, 2026. The death was detailed in reporting by the financial magazine The Banker on Friday, October 2, 2026, which indicated that Andriesz died by suicide. “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Simon Andriesz, a valued member of our community, passed away last week,” Agathangelou stated in a notice to colleagues.
Simon Andriesz uncovered Lutnick correspondence in federal records
During a review of records unsealed by the United States Department of Justice in 2026, Andriesz discovered an email chain from 2018 showing direct communication between Lutnick and Epstein. The messages focused on investment opportunities in Adfin, an advertising technology startup company.
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The existence of the 2018 messages contradicted earlier public statements made by Lutnick, who had previously maintained that he severed all contact with Epstein shortly after their initial meeting in 2005. Lutnick had served as chief executive officer of BGC Group, where Andriesz spent part of his career as a managing director, an executive role overseeing market operations.
United States Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, publicly acknowledged the banker’s passing and emphasized that the material had been formally escalated to federal authorities. “Andriesz, the British banker who uncovered 2018 emails linking Howard Lutnick to Jeffrey Epstein‘s Adfin investment and took them to House Oversight, has died at age 57,” Massie stated.
Career benchmarks and financial figures tied to Simon Andriesz
Andriesz built an extensive career across European and international financial hubs before dedicating his time to forensic analysis of institutional filings and whistleblowing activities. His submissions triggered significant regulatory scrutiny against his former employer in the United Kingdom.
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- 35 years: time Simon Andriesz worked across international capital markets and institutional trading firms
- 57 years: age of the former British managing director at the time of his death
- 2018: year of the documented email discussions between Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein regarding startup Adfin
- 2012: year Howard Lutnick acknowledged visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s private Caribbean island
- £96 million: tax assessment issued against brokerage firm BGC by HM Revenue and Customs following whistleblowing disclosures by Andriesz
Howard Lutnick revised statements on Jeffrey Epstein ties
Scrutiny surrounding the relationship intensified in February 2026, when Lutnick appeared before the United States Senate Appropriations Committee and adjusted his earlier account of total disassociation. The Commerce Secretary confirmed that he had traveled to Epstein’s private Caribbean property for a gathering.
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“I did have lunch with him as I was on a boat going across on a family vacation. My wife was with me, as were my four children and nannies . . . We had lunch on the island. That is true. For an hour,” Lutnick testified before the Senate panel. Lutnick has continued to disavow Epstein’s criminal conduct, asserting: “I unequivocally condemn the conduct attributed to Jeffrey Epstein and everyone who participated in his illegal activities. The survivors of his crimes deserve our respect and support.”
Andriesz had previously attempted to draw federal attention to the institutional ties years before the records emerged publicly. Between 2020 and 2021, he approached the Federal Bureau of Investigation with documentation detailing financial transactions and alleged ties between Epstein, Lutnick, and affiliated brokerage entities BGC and Cantor Fitzgerald. Federal investigators did not open a formal inquiry at that time.
Chronology of Simon Andriesz public disclosures in 2026
The disclosures culminated in mid-2026 with international media coverage and public appearances where Andriesz outlined the professional and physical toll of his actions.
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026: The documentary investigation The Epstein Files: Lutnick, the Royals and the British Whistleblower airs on the radio program File on 4, revealing the 2018 Adfin communications.
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026: Simon Andriesz addresses an online forum hosted by the Transparency Task Force at 17:00 British Summer Time, discussing personal retaliation, regulatory inertia, and health consequences.
- Friday, September 25, 2026: Andy Agathangelou issues a formal message to transparency advocates confirming the death of Simon Andriesz in Britain.
- Friday, October 2, 2026: Financial journal The Banker reports that Simon Andriesz died by suicide.
Inquest procedures remain pending in the United Kingdom
While publications including The Banker and the Daily Express identified the cause of death as suicide, British police authorities and local coroners have not yet published a completed toxicology report or final inquest finding. British coronial law mandates formal inquest proceedings to legally determine cause and mechanism in non-natural deaths.
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Specific details regarding the exact calendar date of the death and the precise municipal location in the United Kingdom have not been verified by public officials. Records indicate that Andriesz had resided in the county of Cornwall and had spent time in a specialized clinical facility for trauma support prior to his death.
