The intelligence rumors are bunk.
Yes, It's possible that Epstein shared compromising information about people to law enforcement in exchange for protection but that's it. The cover and financial support he got was from people had had dirt on
NUMEROUS people close to him knew he taped all his guests having sex, knew that he kept details on them and their families. When he was arrested the first time they found cash, a fake passport and DVDs with names on them and videos of sex
Epstein wasn't some genius financier, he didn't earn his money; he got it from manipulating and taking advantage of people in his circles.
But the idea that he was an intelligence agent or anything more than a source in exchange for his own protection is ridiculous.