Epstein Files: Anil Ambani and Delhi Leadership Links

The February 2026 release of unredacted Department of Justice documents has sent shockwaves through the Indian political landscape. The files, unsealed under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, suggest that Indian businessman Anil Ambani utilized Jeffrey Epstein as a high-level "backchannel" to the Trump administration.

The documents, which include over 90 direct mentions of Ambani, detail efforts to coordinate meetings with U.S. officials ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visits, citing requests from unspecified "Leadership" in Delhi.

The "Backchannel" Requests: 2017–2019

The core of the revelation centers on email and text exchanges between 2017 and 2019. In these messages, Ambani reportedly sought Epstein’s assistance in facilitating meetings with President Donald Trump's inner circle.

• The Kushner/Bannon Goal: In March 2017, Ambani sent a message stating that "Leadership" in Delhi wanted Epstein to connect him to Jared Kushner (Trump’s son-in-law) and Steve Bannon (then-Chief Strategist) "asap."

• Modi’s 2017 Visit: The documents suggest these meetings were intended to "prepare the ground" for PM Modi’s visit to the U.S. in June 2017. Epstein warned Ambani that both Kushner and Bannon were "extremely busy" but agreed to speak over the phone.

• The 2019 "Modi’s Guy" Meeting: On May 23, 2019—the day PM Modi secured his landslide re-election—Ambani reportedly visited Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse at 9:25 a.m. Following the meeting, Epstein messaged Steve Bannon, stating he had just met "Modi’s guy" and claimed the visitor complained that "no one in [Washington] speaks to him."

The "Swedish Blonde" and "Dessert" Code

Beyond geopolitical maneuvering, the files contain "on-the-nose" social exchanges that investigators have flagged as potentially problematic.

• The Invitation: In one exchange, Epstein suggested a "tall Swedish blonde woman" would be "fun to visit" for Ambani. Ambani reportedly replied with a curt "Arrange that."

• The "Dessert" Code: Similar to other high-profile associates in the 2026 files, the term "dessert" appears frequently in their chats. Epstein told Ambani, "New York has the best desserts. You and I need to understand each other’s favorite types so you don’t get indigestion." While Ambani often ignored these social lures to focus on "geopolitics and defense," the terminology has drawn intense scrutiny from victim advocacy groups.

Hardeep Singh Puri and the "Digital India" Leak

The files also implicate Hardeep Singh Puri, current Union Petroleum Minister and former diplomat.

• Early Outreach: Documents show Puri emailing Epstein as early as November 2014, outlining India’s investment potential.

• Pre-Launch Leaks: Opposition leaders in February 2026 alleged that Puri informed Epstein about the "Digital India" initiative in 2014, months before its official 2015 launch.

• The Defense: Puri has strongly rebutted the claims, calling them a "smear campaign" and stating his 3-4 meetings with Epstein over eight years were strictly professional and unrelated to any criminal activity.

Political Fallout in Delhi

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially dismissed Epstein's claims—specifically his boast that PM Modi took his "advice" regarding the 2017 Israel visit—as the "trashy ruminations of a convicted criminal." However, the opposition INDIA bloc has staged protests outside Parliament in February 2026, demanding the resignation of Hardeep Singh Puri and questioning why Anil Ambani was acting as a diplomatic "middleman." The BJP has consistently denied any official government connection to the messages, labeling them as "private interactions" of a businessman who was struggling with bankruptcy at the time.

Source - https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/files-expose-alleged-links-between-epstein-anil-ambani-and-delhi-leadership/article70579358.ece

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