Jacqui Safra
Billionaire banker; Safra dynasty; black book entry
Also known as: Jacob Eli Safra, J.E. Safra, J.E. Beaucaire, Jackie Safra
Swiss-Brazilian billionaire banker from the prominent Safra banking dynasty, nephew of Edmond Safra. Listed in Epstein's black book with multiple contact numbers. Safra is known for his extensive classic car collection, real estate holdings, and banking interests. He appeared in Epstein's social network through overlapping circles of wealth and finance in New York and Europe.
His name surfaces in multiple EFTA documents. No allegations of criminal conduct in connection with Epstein have been made against him.
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Jacqui Safra 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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Background
Jacqui Safra (also known as Jacob Eli Safra, J.E. Safra, J.E. Beaucaire) is a Swiss-Brazilian billionaire banker from the prominent Safra banking dynasty. He is the nephew of the late Edmond Safra. According to documents in the Epstein case files, Safra is described as a 'Swiss Investor, Chairman, Encyclopædia Britannica; Owner, Spring Mountain Vineyards' (efta-efta01799443). He is known for his extensive classic car collection, real estate holdings in multiple countries including a residence in the Talbieh neighborhood of Jerusalem, and a property in Napa Valley, California.
Safra's name appears extensively in EFTA documents, primarily in the context of guest lists for intellectual and scientific gatherings organized by literary agent John Brockman, often featuring prominent technology executives and scientists. He is listed in Epstein's black book with multiple contact numbers. No allegations of criminal conduct in connection with Jeffrey Epstein have been made against Safra in any of the reviewed documents.
Epstein Connection
Jacqui Safra's connection to Jeffrey Epstein is documented primarily through social and intellectual circles facilitated by literary agent John Brockman. Safra appears on multiple guest lists for dinner events alongside tech billionaires and scientists that were connected to Epstein. Brockman served as a key intermediary between Safra and Epstein, emailing Epstein about Safra on multiple occasions. Direct communications between Safra and Epstein's office are documented, including scheduling phone calls in March 2014. A real estate proposition is also documented, in which Safra offered to sell Epstein his Jerusalem residence in the Talbieh neighborhood. Additionally, Brockman reported vacationing at Safra's Napa Valley property with Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman and economist Richard Thaler in August 2013, during communications with Epstein.
Key Allegations(5)
Safra was part of Jeffrey Epstein's social network and appeared on multiple guest lists for events organized by John Brockman that included Epstein.
documentedSafra attempted to sell Epstein his Jerusalem house in the Talbieh neighborhood, described as 'The Sherover,' through intermediary John Brockman.
documentedSafra had direct email and phone communication with Epstein's office, including a scheduled phone call on March 24, 2014.
documentedSafra hosted John Brockman, Daniel Kahneman, and Richard Thaler at his Napa Valley property in August 2013, during a period when Brockman was corresponding with Epstein.
documentedSafra was part of travel and social plans involving Epstein-connected individuals, including planned trips to Capri with Jean Doumanian and meetings in St. Tropez.
documentedLegal Status
Jacqui Safra is named in multiple EFTA documents as part of Epstein's social and professional network. He appears on guest lists, in email correspondence, and in real estate discussions with Epstein. No criminal allegations, charges, or investigations related to the Epstein case have been documented against him.
Notable Statements(5)
“im always in. whatever you need”
“hello... yes he can call me all morning,or in afternoon”
“Jacqui Safra is here with me. Wants to sell you his Jerusalem house in Talbieh neighborhood known as "The Sherover"”
“Jacqui wants to know if you would like to have a serious conversation about his Jerusalem residence that he discussed with you Monday night.”
“On vacation in Napa (at Safra's place) with Kahneman and Thaler.”
Key Relationships(5)
Documented social relationship through shared dinner events, direct phone call scheduling, and a real estate proposition in which Safra offered to sell Epstein his Jerusalem residence. Multiple emails between Epstein's office and Safra are documented from 2010 to 2014.
John Brockman served as a key intermediary between Safra and Epstein, organizing dinners and events where both were invited. Brockman emailed Epstein about Safra in June 2010 and vacationed at Safra's Napa property in August 2013. Brockman also relayed Safra's Jerusalem house offer to Epstein.
Safra and Jean Doumanian appear together on event guest lists and in travel plans to Capri and St. Tropez. Both appear on numbered guest lists for events organized in Epstein's circle.
Lesley Groff, Epstein's executive assistant, was involved in coordinating communications between Safra and Epstein, including scheduling phone calls and relaying messages about the Jerusalem property.
Daniel Kahneman was a guest at Safra's Napa Valley property alongside John Brockman and Richard Thaler in August 2013, as documented in Brockman's email to Epstein.
Timeline(9 events)
John Brockman emails Jeffrey Epstein about having dinner with Jacqui Safra, who 'is in town scrambling.' Epstein responds: 'im always in. whatever you need.'
Multiple emails exchanged between Lesley Groff (Epstein's assistant) and Stephanie regarding Jeffrey Epstein, in a chain connected to Safra-related scheduling.
Safra confirmed as attendee at a 7:30 PM dinner event alongside Jean Pigozzi, Larry Page, Lucy Page Southworth, Ricardo Salinas, and Evan Williams, among others.
John Brockman sends correspondence related to event planning involving Safra and other prominent attendees.
Brockman emails Epstein while vacationing at Safra's Napa Valley property with Daniel Kahneman and Richard Thaler, discussing a 'farm meeting.'
Email alert sent to Epstein's office: 'When can Jacqui Safra speak with JE?' Safra responds via email that he can be called 'all morning, or in afternoon,' with a note clarifying he is in the NY-EST time zone.
Safra offers to sell Epstein his Jerusalem residence in the Talbieh neighborhood known as 'The Sherover,' communicated through John Brockman.
Follow-up communication: Safra asks Epstein if he wants to have 'a serious conversation about his Jerusalem residence that he discussed with you Monday night.'
Travel plans discussed involving Safra: trip to Capri with Safra and Jean Doumanian, and meeting Safra in St. Tropez around July 24th.
At a Glance
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