A British Epstein whistleblower has been found dead in Thailand after raising allegations about links between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Simon Andriesz, 57, was found dead in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, on September 23. The area is located north of Bangkok. His death was recorded by Thai authorities as asphyxiation from hanging and has been reported as suicide.
Andriesz had spent more than 35 years working in financial markets and previously served as a managing director at Wall Street firm BGC Group, where Lutnick was chief executive.
His death has renewed attention on the allegations he raised about Epstein, Lutnick and the treatment of whistleblowers.
British Epstein Whistleblower Found Dead in Bangkok
Andriesz became involved in the Epstein controversy after claiming he had uncovered emails from 2018 involving Lutnick and Epstein.
According to Andriesz, the correspondence concerned a proposed start-up business in which Epstein had an investment.
He later provided material from the Epstein files to members of the US House Oversight Committee.
Lutnick has denied wrongdoing and previously said he ended his relationship with Epstein years ago. He later acknowledged visiting Epstein’s private island in 2012 with his family and friends.
Lutnick told Congress the visit lasted around an hour and described it as insignificant.
Epstein Whistleblower Also Raised Claims About Prince Andrew
Andriesz also spoke to the BBC about an alleged business proposal involving one of Lutnick’s companies and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew.
He claimed the proposal involved a £1 million loan connected to plans to commercially exploit contacts associated with the former UK trade envoy.
The proposed arrangement did not go ahead.
Questions Follow British Epstein Whistleblower’s Death
Andriesz had previously raised concerns with the UK Financial Conduct Authority and other authorities over alleged wrongdoing involving his former employer.
The FCA has since launched a review into how it handled his whistleblower complaints.
The regulator acknowledged previously giving Andriesz incorrect advice regarding his eligibility for whistleblower protection. Lea Paterson, a non-executive director, has been appointed to examine the FCA’s interactions with him.
UK MPs have also called for wider scrutiny of how whistleblowers are treated and protected.
Family Pays Tribute After Whistleblower Found Dead
Andriesz’s family described him as a much-loved husband, father, brother, son and friend.
They said he had a strong sense of right and wrong and continued speaking out because he believed the issues he had raised were important.
The family has asked for privacy as they grieve his death.
A fundraising campaign has also been launched to support Andriesz’s son, with funds intended to assist with his education, welfare and future opportunities.
British Epstein Whistleblower Death Raises Fresh Questions
The death of Simon Andriesz has renewed attention on his allegations involving Jeffrey Epstein, Howard Lutnick and whistleblower protection.
Although speculation has circulated online about the circumstances surrounding his death, there is no evidence in the reporting used for this article linking his death to his whistleblowing activities.
His death has been reported as suicide, while the FCA reviews its handling of his previous complaints.
