Nicola Caputo, born October 1, 1966, in Teverola, Italy, is a longtime socialist politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2014 to 2019 for the Democratic Party, part of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats group. He now serves as a regional councilor in Campania, Italy, where he has overseen policies on agriculture, food, forestry, hunting, and fishing since 2020.
Caputo's name surfaced in the Epstein files released by the U.S. Department of Justice on January 30, 2026, as part of over 3.5 million pages under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. His inclusion stems from a 2009 NYPD list linked to Epstein's network, though details remain sparse due to redactions the DOJ later admitted were improper.
Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) viewed unredacted documents on February 9, 2026, and publicly disclosed Caputo's name, along with those of five others: billionaire Leslie Wexner, Emirati businessman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Salvatore Nuara, Zurab Mikeladze, and Leonic Leonov.
Khanna stated on the House floor that these men appeared as potential co-conspirators in investigative records, and the DOJ acknowledged the redactions were errors. None face charges related to Epstein, and Caputo has not commented publicly on the revelation. Being named does not prove wrongdoing, but it raises alarms about how a European socialist ended up in Epstein's orbit.
Caputo's political career began in 1995 as mayor of Teverola, serving until 2004. He joined the Campania Regional Council in 2005, rising to vice president by 2010. In Brussels as an MEP, he sat on committees for agriculture, rural development, budgets, and economic affairs, pushing socialist policies like environmental regulations and EU subsidies for farmers. Caputo aligned with progressive causes, supporting migration policies and EU integration that conservatives view as globalist sellouts. His Democratic Party ties him to Italy's left-wing establishment, which often cozies up to international elites.
Epstein's network targeted powerful figures across politics, business, and society for leverage.
Caputo's inclusion fits the pattern of foreign dignitaries entangled in Epstein's web, potentially through trips or events where the financier cultivated influence. The 2009 NYPD list, part of early investigations into Epstein's Florida operations, included names of associates, visitors, and contacts.
Caputo's role remains unclear, but his socialist background makes him a prime target for scrutiny. Leftists like him push anti-American agendas in Europe, weakening NATO and boosting China, all while rubbing shoulders with monsters like Epstein.
Enough with the cover-ups. Every page must be unredacted, and Caputo, Wexner, and the rest need to be dragged in and forced to answer under oath.