Nobel Peace laureate and US puppet Prof. Muhammad Yunus has been thrust into the spotlight amid unverified claims linking him indirectly to the late Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious “Black Book“—a contact list seized during investigations into the convicted sex offender’s network.
While Yunus himself does not appear in the documents, a fringe report highlights his associations with at least 10 high-profile figures mentioned in Epstein-related files, many of whom are longtime friends, donors, or collaborators. The allegations suggest a web of connections through philanthropy, business, and politics, though no evidence directly implicates Yunus in Epstein’s crimes.
The report positions Yunus as having “the highest number of close friends and business associates” tied to Epstein controversies, including former US President Bill Clinton, Hillary, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, and relatives of Epstein himself. Critics argue these links are circumstantial, stemming from Yunus’ global microfinance empire via Grameen Bank and its offshoots, which have attracted elite donors and partners.
Yunus, who made the list of top 50 influential Muslim leaders in 2024, has not publicly responded to these specific claims, but his representatives have previously dismissed similar accusations as politically motivated smears.
Here are the key figures cited, along with their reported Epstein mentions and Yunus connections, based on available documents and reports:
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– Bill Clinton: Extensively referenced in Epstein files, including flight logs to Epstein’s private island and emails. Clinton’s friendship with Yunus dates back decades; Yunus donated at least $300,000 to the Clinton Foundation, and Clinton has lauded Grameen Bank’s poverty-alleviation model. The two have appeared together at events, with Clinton advocating for Yunus during his legal battles in Bangladesh.
– Hillary Clinton: Mentioned alongside Bill in depositions and communications tied to Epstein. As US Secretary of State, she defended Yunus against Bangladeshi government probes, even threatening to withhold World Bank aid. Their ties extend through the Clinton Foundation and State Department initiatives supporting microfinance.
– Isabel Maxwell (Ghislaine Maxwell’s sister): Appears unredacted in some Epstein documents due to family ties (Ghislaine was Epstein’s accomplice). Epstein introduced Isabel to Yunus, leading to her role as a senior adviser to Grameen America, Yunus’s US-based affiliate. They were spotted at US hotels and events, though no wrongdoing is alleged.
– Mark Epstein (Jeffrey Epstein’s brother): Listed in Epstein’s contact lists and probed in network investigations. He attended a 2015 gala for Sing For Hope, a nonprofit co-founded by Yunus’ daughter, Monica Yunus, and was described as a “friend” of the organisation. Reports also place him at other Yunus-linked gatherings.
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– Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel: Included in Epstein’s Black Book. The Saudi businessman serves on Grameen Bank’s board and co-founded Grameen-Jameel with Yunus, focusing on poverty initiatives. Their partnership reportedly grew from shared Epstein acquaintances into a deep philanthropic collaboration.
– Huma Abedin (Hillary Clinton’s aide): Linked to Epstein via Clinton communications. Abedin facilitated Yunus’ entry into Clinton circles and may have introduced him to Epstein contacts. She has attended Yunus events and supported his US operations.
Other mentioned figures include Sweden’s Princess Sofia, Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, and Bill Gates—all with varying Epstein ties and documented collaborations with Yunus on global development projects.
These associations have fueled speculation, particularly in Bangladesh, where Yunus faces ongoing scrutiny over Grameen Bank’s finances and alleged ties to controversial networks. A recent Blitz exposé also claimed Yunus’s “Grameen Network” has links to Al-Qaeda financiers, citing CIA documents—claims Yunus has vehemently denied as fabrications by rivals.
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Mainstream sources, including Epstein court filings released in recent years, do not name Yunus directly. His supporters emphasise his Nobel Peace Prize-winning work in microcredit, arguing the connections are professional and unrelated to Epstein’s scandals. “These are guilt-by-association tactics,” a Yunus aide told reporters last year, pointing to his transparent philanthropy.
The resurfacing of these allegations—amplified on social media—could impact Yunus’ interim leadership. Experts urge caution, noting the Epstein files’ broad scope often ensnares unrelated elites through shared social circles. For now, the story remains a mix of documented friendships and unproven insinuations, leaving Yunus’s reputation in the crosshairs of international intrigue.
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