Indian Minister Puri Denies Epstein Links
Analysis based on 18 articles · First reported Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated Feb 11, 2026
This event is primarily a political controversy within India and is unlikely to have a direct impact on financial markets. It may, however, affect the public perception and political standing of the involved individuals.
A political controversy has erupted in India after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged that Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's name appeared in the 'Epstein Files', linking him to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gandhi also questioned why businessman Anil Ambani, also named in the files, has not been jailed. Hardeep Singh Puri has vehemently denied the allegations, clarifying that his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein were professional, limited to 3-4 meetings as part of an International Peace Institute delegation between 2013 and 2016, and had nothing to do with Epstein's criminal activities. Puri stated he exchanged only one email with Epstein and that Epstein himself called him 'two-faced', suggesting he was not involved in Epstein's illicit activities. The US Department of Justice, which released the files, has stated that mere association or emailing with Epstein is not a crime.
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