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Simon Andriesz’s Cause of Death: Probe Launched Over Epstein Whistleblower

  • The Financial Conduct Authority launched a review into its handling of whistleblower complaints from Simon Andriesz, who died in Thailand on September 23. MPs requested the investigation, citing concerns about the regulator's treatment of the former BGC Partners broker.
  • Andriesz spent years reporting alleged wrongdoing at BGC Partners, specifically business connections between Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein, which forced Lutnick to testify before the House Oversight Committee.
  • Citing a "profound and preventable tragedy," Labour MP John McDonnell noted MPs have "deeply troubling questions" about Andriesz's experience with the Financial Conduct Authority. He had provided evidence of ties between Howard Lutnick and Epstein before he died.
  • The FCA appointed board member Lea Paterson to review its interactions with the whistleblower to "learn any lessons for the future." An FCA spokesperson said: "We are very sorry to hear of Mr Andriesz's death."
  • Regarding his 2012 lunch with Epstein on the private Caribbean island, Lutnick testified to the House Oversight Committee that he could not explain the visit. He stated, "I don't remember why we went," four years after Epstein's plea deal over charges for soliciting a minor.
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A BRITISH regulator is investigating the death of a whistleblower who exposed Howard Lutnick's links to Epstein and criticised the system for its lack of protection.

·Zagreb, Croatia
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IndexHR broke the news in Zagreb, Croatia on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
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