Epstein’s Private Islands Have a New Owner – And He’s Got Big Plans for Them
The island that was termed Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous “pedophile island” has a new owner. Hedge fund founder Stephen Deckoff has acquired two of the Caribbean islands formerly owned by the billionaire sex offender…
The island that was termed Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous “pedophile island” has a new owner.
Hedge fund founder Stephen Deckoff has acquired two of the Caribbean islands formerly owned by the billionaire sex offender Epstein, according to Forbes.
The mogul confirmed he had finalized his purchase of the Great St. James and Little St. James islands on Wednesday.
The islands are located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, an American territory.
Deckoff said he doesn’t plan to use the islands as a personal residence — as Epstein did.
The financier said he instead intends to develop a world-class resort on the islands.
“I’ve been proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands home for more than a decade and am tremendously pleased to be able to bring the area a world-class destination benefitting its natural grace and beauty,” Deckoff told Forbes of his plans.
“I very much look forward to working with the U.S. Virgin Islands to make this dream a reality.”
Epstein’s ownership of the islands made it synonymous with the deceased billionaire’s sex trafficking ring