Former Barclays CEO Staley to testify before US oversight panel on Epstein ties
Staley joins Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on the witness list as US lawmakers investigate connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Former Barclays chief executive Jes Staley has consented to appear before a US congressional oversight panel on 23 July 2026. The interview will focus on his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender whose network has drawn significant scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers in recent years.
The confirmation of Staley’s appearance marks a significant development in the ongoing legislative inquiries into Epstein’s associates. As a former head of one of the world’s largest financial institutions, Staley’s testimony is expected to provide insight into the banking sector’s interactions with Epstein during his tenure at Barclays.
In a parallel development, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is scheduled to be interviewed by the same panel in June 2026. The inquiry into Gates’ connection to Epstein is being conducted separately but falls under the same broad oversight mandate, highlighting the wide-ranging nature of the congressional investigation.
The specific US congressional committee or panel conducting these interviews has not been explicitly named in available reports. However, the proceedings are part of a broader effort by US lawmakers to examine the extent of Epstein’s influence and the roles played by high-profile figures in his social and financial circles.
The scope and specific questions to be addressed during the interviews with both Staley and Gates have not been detailed. The scheduled appearances underscore the intensifying focus on the financial and social networks surrounding Epstein, with institutions and individuals previously linked to him facing increased regulatory and public scrutiny.
