Arpad Busson
EIM Group founder; in Epstein black book; ARK charity chair; relationships with Elle Macpherson and Uma Thurman.
French hedge fund manager and philanthropist who founded EIM Group, a fund-of-funds firm, in Geneva in 1991. Busson is listed in Jeffrey Epstein's black book, placing him among Epstein's recorded social and business contacts. He has been a prominent figure in European and transatlantic elite circles, appearing regularly at charity galas and high-profile social events in London, New York, and the south of France. Busson is known for his personal relationships, including a long relationship with supermodel Elle Macpherson and an engagement to actress Uma Thurman, with whom he has a daughter born in 2012.
In 2009, EIM Group sustained significant losses from exposure to the Bernard Madoff fraud. Busson also founded and chairs ARK (Absolute Return for Kids), a children's education and welfare charity based in the United Kingdom. The nature and extent of his personal connection to Epstein beyond the black book listing has not been publicly detailed. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein's criminal activities have been made against him.
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Arpad Busson appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 5 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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About Arpad Busson
Who is Arpad Busson?
French hedge fund manager and philanthropist who founded EIM Group, a fund-of-funds firm, in Geneva in 1991. Busson is listed in Jeffrey Epstein's black book, placing him among Epstein's recorded social and business contacts. He has been a prominent figure in European and transatlantic elite circles, appearing regularly at charity galas and high-profile social events in London, New York, and the south of France. Busson is known for his personal relationships, including a long relationship with supermodel Elle Macpherson and an engagement to actress Uma Thurman, with whom he has a daughter born in 2012. In 2009, EIM Group sustained significant losses from exposure to the Bernard Madoff fraud. Busson also founded and chairs ARK (Absolute Return for Kids), a children's education and welfare charity based in the United Kingdom. The nature and extent of his personal connection to Epstein beyond the black book listing has not been publicly detailed. No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein's criminal activities have been made against him.
What is Arpad Busson's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Arpad Busson appears in 4 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
Is Arpad Busson in the Epstein files?
Yes. Arpad Busson is referenced in 4 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.
Was Arpad Busson in Epstein's black book?
Yes, Arpad Busson appears in Jeffrey Epstein's personal address book (the "black book") with 5 phone numbers listed.
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