Tech · October 23, 2026
Jared Kushner phone hack found billions in secret UAE fund, report claims
Jared Kushner is disputing a report published by Vanity Fair, an excerpt from Matthew Cole's upcoming book, which alleges that his phone was hacked by foreign intelligence agencies. According to the report, Dutch and Russian intelligence uncovered evidence of secret bank accounts in the United Arab Emirates and Israel containing significant sums of foreign money. Kushner has categorically denied the allegations, describing them as 'outrageous fabrications' and 'fantasy,' while his legal counsel has threatened a defamation lawsuit against the publication.
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- CBS NewsMainstream
Jared Kushner phone hack found billions in secret UAE fund, report claims
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Jared Kushner’s Phone Was Hacked — It Exposed An Alleged $2 Billion Foreign Money Web
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Vanity Fair published an excerpt from a book by Matthew Cole titled 'Princes and Thieves'.
- The report alleges that Jared Kushner's phone was hacked by Russian military intelligence.
- The report claims the hack exposed secret bank accounts or funds involving the UAE and Israel.
- Jared Kushner and his lawyer have denied the allegations and threatened legal action.
Reported by only some outlets
- The Daily Caller reports that Dutch intelligence gained access to the data through a Russian operative apprehended by British authorities.
- The New Republic and The Daily Caller report the alleged funds amount to roughly $2 billion.
- The Daily Caller specifies the hack occurred between 2017 and 2018.
- The New Republic mentions a 13-page letter sent by Kushner's lawyer to the publisher before the excerpt was released.
Industry-friendly coverage frames it as…
emphasize the specific financial ties and the geopolitical impact of the alleged secret funds on Middle Eastern relations
Skeptical / consumer coverage frames it as…
highlight the potential for corruption, the lack of transparency in Kushner's foreign dealings, and the national security risks posed by the hack
Numbers that differ
- Amount in secret accounts: CBS News reports hundreds of millions; The Daily Caller and The New Republic report approximately $2 billion.
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