Sergei Belyakov

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Is Sergei Belyakov in the Epstein files?

Yes. Sergei Belyakov (Former Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia (2012–2014); former chairman of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum) is named in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein files. Documents released in the 2026 DOJ Epstein file dump show that Belyakov — a graduate of the FSB Academy who served as Russia’s Deputy Minister of Economic Development from 2012 to 2014 before becoming board chairman of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum — exchanged emails with Epstein from at least 2014. In July 2015 Epstein emailed Belyakov requesting help with what he described as a blackmail attempt by a Russian woman; Belyakov responded that he would “get information about her” and subsequently provided roughly 100 words on the woman’s background, including alleged details of her “sex and escort” business. The files also document Belyakov using the relationship to seek introductions to U.S. business figures, including venture capitalist Peter Thiel and businessman Thomas Pritzker, which Epstein facilitated; Belyakov told Epstein the resulting meetings were “very helpful.” The New York Times reported in February 2026 that Belyakov also helped Epstein secure Russian visas and reported to him on his government work. No wrongdoing is alleged against him.

Being named in the files is not evidence of any crime or wrongdoing. People appear in these documents in many contexts — correspondence, flight logs, contact books, scheduling, photographs, or passing references. See the sources below for the specific, documented context, and the note at the bottom of this page.