Ro Khanna reveals 6 names from newly unredacted Epstein files – who are they and how are they linked to the scandal?

Washington: The most talked-about Jeffrey Epstein case, which remains a major political and public flashpoint, has come to the fore again after US Congressman Ro Khanna announced six names previously removed from federal investigation files. This revelation raised new questions about how much of the scandal was still hidden from the public.

Khanna claimed that he had reviewed sensitive material at the US Department of Justice and was disturbed by the extent of the redactions. Talking about the documents, he identified six rich and influential men whose names he said were hidden in previous statements.

Among the people he names are Salvatore Nuara, Zurab Mikeladze, Leonid Leonov, Nicola Caputo, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and Leslie Wexner.

Who are these six men?

Leslie Herbert Wexner is a prominent American billionaire and retail mogul who is known for founding the company L Brands, which once owned iconic brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Bath & Body Works. Over the decades he built a vast retail empire and achieved a national reputation in business circles.

Epstein was heavily involved in Wexner’s financial management for many years. Investigative reporting has previously linked her to Wexner’s financial dealings, noting that Epstein’s relationship helped raise his own financial profile and gave him broader credibility.

In federal records related to the Epstein investigation, the FBI reportedly labeled Wexner as a co-conspirator but was not charged with a crime in connection with Epstein’s crimes. He has consistently maintained that he had no knowledge of Epstein’s criminal behavior, and legal representatives told authorities that Wexner was cooperating with investigators and denied any wrongdoing.

Sultan Ahmed bin Suleiman He is a powerful Emirati businessman and one of the world’s leading figures in international trade. He serves as president and CEO of DP World, a major multinational port and logistics company operating in more than 80 countries.

Bin Sulayem also holds key positions in Dubai’s economic leadership, including roles at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Authority and memberships on various government-related boards. His rise in business began with his management and expansion of the Jebel Ali Free Zone, helping Dubai become a central hub for global trade.

Unredacted Epstein files show email exchanges with Epstein spanning many years. Documents show the two corresponded even after Epstein was convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution in 2008, and some of the emails were explicit about personal encounters.

One message attributed to Epstein referenced a “torture video” linked to bin Sulayem; This detail attracted attention when the files were disclosed to MPs. None of these remarks led to any criminal charges being filed against him, and their inclusion in the files does not automatically imply illegal activity.

Nicola Caputo He is a name that appears as one of six people who have not been removed from the Epstein files, but there is currently little confirmed information connecting him to the documents or explaining why his name appears there.

In public life, a man with this name served as an Italian politician who represented Italy in the European Parliament and later took a senior role in the regional government of Campania.

But there is no confirmation that the Caputo named in the Epstein files is the same person known in public records.

Salvatore Nuara Khanna and Rep. Thomas are among six names Massie said were not redacted in recently released FBI documents. But public records offer no confirmed background information on who he is or why he is in the Epstein files.

Like Nuara and other lesser known names, Zurab Mikeladze Public records are extremely limited. His name was among those Khanna initially said had been redacted, but there is currently no public profile or verified details about him other than his name being mentioned in the unredacted files.

Attempts to identify him have not yielded reliable confirmation of his occupation, nationality or any connection to Epstein, other than the fact that his name appears in the newly released documents.

Leonik Leonov He is the last name on Khanna’s list, but information about him is also not publicly available.

Why is revelation important?

The Epstein case was never limited to one man. Investigators, journalists and victims’ advocates have argued for years that Epstein operated within a powerful network that enabled abuse, protected associates and concealed evidence.

Khanna suggested that the newly appearing names may represent only a fraction of those buried. He noted that if multiple identities can be found within a short window of investigation, many more identities may be hidden in the larger file archive.

The Justice Department faced pressure from lawmakers to release the documents with minimal redactions. Critics argue that secrecy increases public distrust and shields influential people from scrutiny.

Khanna’s statement added momentum to bipartisan calls demanding greater transparency. Lawmakers from both parties argued that overcorrections undermine accountability and prevent victims from seeing the full picture.

The Epstein archive is believed to contain millions of pages of material, including contact books, financial records, travel records and witness statements. Each partial release triggered new investigations, lawsuits and media investigations.

Jeffrey Epstein died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His death did not close the case. He expanded it. Survivors continued litigation, partners were interrogated, and the release of documents became legal battlegrounds.

Each new revelation raised the same question anew: “Who else knew, made it possible, or participated?”

Khanna’s intervention brought this question back to the political agenda. He intensified demands for the full and unfiltered release of the remaining files, naming people previously hidden behind blacked-out text.

For victims and investigators, expectations have not changed. They believe the full story is still somewhere within these pages.