US billionaire who made Epstein rich says he was duped

The billionaire behind the retail empire that once blanketed shopping malls with names such as Victoria's Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch is telling members of Congress that he was “duped by a world-class con man” — close financial adviser Jeffrey Epstein, AP reported.

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Les Wexner also is denying knowing about the convicted sex offender's crimes or participating in Epstein’s abuse of girls and young women.“Iwas naive, foolish, and gullible to put any trust in Jeffrey Epstein, He was a con man. And while I was conned, I have done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide,” the 88-year-old said ina statement submitted to the House Oversight Committee before his interview Wednesday. Democrats had subpoenaed him. In an unusual move, the lawmakers traveled to Wexner's home in New Albany, Ohio, for the interview.