Accountant and project controller who worked at HBRK Associates, the firm founded by Epstein's longtime accountants Harry Beller and Richard Kahn. Held the title of Assistant Controller/Project Manager at HBRK, with an office at 301 East 66th Street in New York. Epstein emails show Hanna coordinating construction and estate matters, including jet ski docks and estate reports for Epstein's island properties.
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Background
Emad Hanna served as a Project Controller at HBRK Associates, a firm based in New York City. His email signature in multiple documents identifies him with this title and company, with addresses listed at Suite 10F, New York and 301 East 66th Street, New York, NY 10065. He also received FedEx deliveries at 457 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor, New York City, NY 10022, which was the same address listed for Jeffrey E. Epstein's office.
Hanna's documented activities span from at least 2004 through 2011, during which time he was extensively involved in the management and coordination of construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects. His work included budget management, contractor oversight, shipping logistics, and regular reporting directly to Jeffrey Epstein via email. He appears on contractor and vendor contact lists alongside other tradespeople and project personnel such as Alan Stopek, Bella Klein, Eric Gany, Francis Peadon, and others.
Epstein Connection
Emad Hanna was a professional employee or contractor who served as a Project Controller managing construction and renovation projects for Jeffrey Epstein's properties, most notably what appears to be Little St. James (referred to as 'LSJ' in correspondence). He communicated directly and frequently with Epstein via email regarding budgets, contractors, shipping, and project updates. Hanna is also named in multiple iterations of Epstein's trust documents (from 2001 through 2015) as a person whose debts to Epstein would be forgiven upon Epstein's death, and bank records confirm loan-related wire transfers between Epstein-linked accounts and Hanna. He received FedEx packages at Epstein's 457 Madison Avenue office address.
Key Allegations(10)
Emad Hanna was listed as a person whose debts to Epstein would be forgiven upon Epstein's death in the Fifth Amendment to the Jeffrey E. Epstein 2001 Trust One.
documentedHanna was listed in the debt forgiveness provisions of the Jeffrey E. Epstein 2012 Trust (dated October 24, 2012).
documentedHanna was listed in the debt forgiveness provisions of the Jeffrey E. Epstein 2013 Trust (dated September 16, 2013).
documentedHanna was listed in the debt forgiveness provisions of the Jeffrey E. Epstein 2014 Trust (dated November 18, 2014).
documentedHanna was listed in the debt forgiveness provisions of the Amendment and Restatement of the Jeffrey E. Epstein 2014 Trust (dated May 1, 2015).
documentedHanna was listed in the debt forgiveness provisions of the First Amendment and Restatement to Trust Agreement for the Jeffrey E. Epstein 2001 Trust One (2012).
documentedBank records show a Fedwire debit of $7,061.16 to Emad Hanna via Valley Passaic referenced as a '3 Year Loan' on August 30, 2010.
documentedA document references a '5 Year Loan Revision' at Valley National Bank in Bloomfield, NJ associated with Emad Hanna, dated June 23, 2011.
documentedHanna served as Project Controller at HBRK Associates and managed construction projects on properties associated with Epstein, including projects referred to as 'LSJ' (Little St. James).
documentedHanna received FedEx packages at Jeffrey Epstein's 457 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor address, listed as recipient under 'Epstein Interests'.
documentedLegal Status
Emad Hanna is named in multiple Epstein trust documents as a debt-forgiveness beneficiary and appears extensively in project management correspondence and financial records. No evidence in provided documents of any criminal charges, investigations, or legal proceedings involving Hanna.
Notable Statements(5)
“Thank you Emad Hanna Project Controller HBRK Associates”
“I just found out that Shane is no longer working on LSJ.”
“I really appreciate your assistance my son's education means the world to me.”
“The containerized Equipment & Accessories totaled”
“Do you mean Brian Roberts because I don't know who Robert Wright”
Key Relationships(6)
Hanna served as Project Controller managing Epstein's construction projects, communicated with Epstein directly and frequently via email from at least 2009 through 2011, and was named in multiple Epstein trust documents as a debt-forgiveness beneficiary. Bank records show loan-related wire transfers.
Richard Kahn was frequently copied on project-related emails between Hanna and Epstein, including budget discussions and project updates. Referenced as 'Rich Kahn' in multiple documents.
Darren Indyke appears alongside Hanna in multiple trust documents as both a trustee and a fellow debt-forgiveness beneficiary.
Bella Klein appears on contractor/vendor contact lists alongside Hanna, suggesting overlapping work on Epstein's properties.
Alberto Pinto is listed alongside Hanna in debt forgiveness provisions of multiple Epstein trust documents.
Jean-Luc Brunel is listed alongside Hanna in debt forgiveness provisions of the Fifth Amendment to the Jeffrey E. Epstein 2001 Trust One.
Timeline(33 events)
FedEx invoice shows a delivery to Emad Hanna at 457 Madison Ave, 4th Floor, New York City (Epstein's office address), charged to Jeffrey E. Epstein's account.
Jeffrey Epstein forwarded an email about Stephen Caplinger to Emad Hanna.
Epstein emailed Hanna requesting his phone number.
Email exchange between Epstein and Hanna regarding palm tree cost differentials.
Epstein emailed asking who approved a dollar amount, copying Hanna and Rich Kahn.
Gary Kerney sent master budget document to Epstein, copying Hanna and Rich Kahn.
Fedwire debit of $7,061.16 to Emad Hanna via Valley Passaic bank, referenced as '3 Year Loan'.
Epstein emailed Hanna asking about receipt from 'landscape guy'.
Epstein emailed Hanna asking about photos of outdoor tub.
Hanna emailed Epstein regarding Manford's bid.
Hanna emailed Epstein about a hand delivery to Gary's office.
Hanna forwarded tiling documents to Epstein from HBRK Associates address at 301 East 66th Street.
Hanna emailed Epstein about personal visit ('while my son is here').
Hanna emailed Epstein about 'New Project LSJ Flagpole / Pool'.
Hanna emailed Epstein asking for clarification about Brian Roberts vs. Robert Wright.
Hanna emailed Epstein about LSJ shipping and light fixture/fan details.
Epstein replied to Hanna about 'LSJ Kitchen'.
Gary Kerney emailed Hanna, Daphne Wallace, and Epstein about LSJ check; also sent flagpole budget to Epstein copying Hanna.
Gary Kerney emailed Epstein about scope of new work at main compound, copying Hanna and others.
Hanna sent Epstein a '1004 Budget Adjustment' document, copying Richard Kahn.
Hanna emailed Epstein about Jules and about LSJ project matters.
Hanna informed Epstein that Shane was no longer working on LSJ.
Hanna emailed Epstein asking to discuss matters when Epstein was in New York.
Hanna emailed Epstein about outstanding Glidden invoices for Main House Pool.
Document references a '5 Year Loan Revision' at Valley National Bank associated with Emad Hanna.
Hanna emailed about containerized RO (reverse osmosis) equipment and accessories pricing.
Email exchange about light fixtures in inventory; Hanna identified as Project Controller at HBRK Associates, Suite 10F, New York.
Epstein (via 'Jeevacation') emailed Hanna a brief 'Ok' response.
Hanna emailed Epstein about shipping logistics, with Epstein asking if shipment could leave from Miami.
Jeffrey E. Epstein 2012 Trust established, naming Hanna in debt forgiveness provisions.
Jeffrey E. Epstein 2013 Trust established, naming Hanna in debt forgiveness provisions.
Jeffrey E. Epstein 2014 Trust established, naming Hanna in debt forgiveness provisions.
Amendment and Restatement of the Jeffrey E. Epstein 2014 Trust, continuing to name Hanna in debt forgiveness provisions.
At a Glance
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Document Mentions
Schedule (1)
2011-06-15 to 2011-06-15
Appointment with Rich Kahn, Emad Hanna and Bella Klein
Financial Flows (7)
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