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British International Investment says it has paused new DP World investments due to Epstein allegations
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 11, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 11, 2026
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British International Investment pauses DP World investments due to CEO's alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein, affecting African port projects.
British International Investment Halts New Investments with DP World
BII's Response to Epstein Allegations
Feb 11 (Reuters) - UK development finance organisation, British International Investment, said on Wednesday it has paused investments with DP World following allegations its CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was linked to the disgraced U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Details of the Allegations
A BII spokesperson said in an email: "We are shocked by the allegations emerging in the Epstein files regarding Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. In light of the allegations, we will not be making any new investments with DP World until the required actions have been taken by the company."
Impact on Investments
BII invests alongside DP World in four ports in Africa.
(Reporting by Nazih Osseiran; Editing by Sharon Singleton)
Key Takeaways
- •BII halts new investments with DP World.
- •Allegations link DP World's CEO to Jeffrey Epstein.
- •BII awaits DP World's response to allegations.
- •Current investments include four African ports.
- •BII's decision impacts future financial plans.
Frequently Asked Questions about British International Investment says it has paused new DP World investments due to Epstein allegations
1What is British International Investment?
British International Investment (BII) is the UK's development finance institution, focused on supporting sustainable investments in developing countries to promote economic growth.
2What are Epstein allegations?
Epstein allegations refer to accusations related to Jeffrey Epstein, a financier involved in numerous criminal activities, including sex trafficking, which have raised concerns about associations with various individuals and organizations.
