Overview of Allegations

WASHINGTON — Jared Kushner, former senior White House adviser and son-in-law to U.S. President Donald Trump, has vehemently denied fresh allegations detailing purported secret financial dealings with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel.

The claims surface in an upcoming book titled Princes and Thieves: Jared Kushner and Mohamed bin Zayed's Secret Plot to Remake the Middle East by author Matthew Cole. According to reports detailing an excerpt from the book, Dutch intelligence services allegedly monitored Kushner's iPhone during the first Trump administration, uncovering purported financial arrangements.

Financial Transactions and Accusations

The forthcoming publication alleges that Kushner was given access to a UAE-linked bank account that had received substantial funds originating from Azerbaijan. The report points to approximately $750 million transferred into an account at First Abu Dhabi Bank held by the Watani Al Emarat Foundation, a UAE government-funded charity where Kushner was purportedly listed as a signatory.

Furthermore, the publication alleges that Middle Eastern royals considered setting up a multi-billion-dollar slush fund to align with foreign policy objectives, though those specific plans ultimately did not materialize. Additional allegations claim separate high-value financial transfers intended for personal benefit, purportedly facilitated through diplomatic channels and regional leaders.

To date, these unverified claims from the investigative book have not been formally established as findings of legal or regulatory wrongdoing.

Strong Denial from Kushner

Responding via social media, Kushner strongly condemned the report, labeling the claims as entirely false and defamatory.

"These are outrageous fabrications being presented as investigative journalism. This is not journalism. It is a mixture of fantasy, fiction, and advocacy," Kushner wrote, adding that the assertions were completely baseless.

Kushner, currently active in diplomatic and advisory roles surrounding Middle Eastern affairs alongside special envoy Steve Witkoff, maintained that all previous reporting on these matters has been addressed and categorically rejected.