Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Social Media
Claim: A document shows Jeffrey Epstein had a bank account named “Baal.”
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: The document cited does not list an account named “Baal.” The phrase appears on a line where “Bank Name” would normally appear and is followed by “Wachovia Bank.” The only account name listed is “One Clearlake Centre, LLC,” indicating a scanning or formatting error.
Date: 02/03/2026
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Last Updated on February 3, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check