Debora Staley has filed for divorce from her husband Jes Staley, the former chief executive of Barclays, according to court documents. The divorce filing comes amid continued scrutiny over Jes Staley's past relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Jes Staley stepped down as Barclays CEO in November 2021 following pressure from UK financial regulators investigating his ties to Epstein. The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority had been examining his characterization of his relationship with Epstein, whom Staley knew during his time at JPMorgan Chase.

The former banking executive has faced ongoing legal and reputational challenges since leaving Barclays. Staley previously acknowledged having professional contact with Epstein while at JPMorgan but has denied any knowledge of Epstein's criminal activities.

Separately, there are reports of a legal dispute involving allegations that an ex-wife of an unnamed individual stole £180 million worth of Bitcoin following a divorce. The details of this case and any potential connection to the Staley divorce filing remain unclear from available court records.

The Staleys were married for several decades before the current divorce proceedings. The filing represents another consequence of the Epstein scandal that has affected multiple high-profile figures in banking and finance since the financier's 2019 arrest and subsequent death in custody.