A raid on US billionaire Jeffrey Epstein’s New York mansion allegedly uncovered hundreds of nude photographs of underage girls amidst charges of sex trafficking.

The 66-year-old hedge fund manager, whose friends have included President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton, was arrested on Saturday and may face up to 45 years in prison if found guilty.

Mr Epstein has been remanded in custody until a bail hearing on Thursday, where prosecutors are expected to argue the witness might try to flee or intimidate witnesses.