Illegal Activity
suspicious
Blackmail
possible
Date
2019-08-16
Document Type
Grand Jury Subpoena
Model
gemini-2.0-flash-001
Processed
2026-02-07T18:44
Summary
This document is a grand jury subpoena issued to Western Union for financial records related to Ghislaine Maxwell as part of a criminal investigation into potential sex trafficking violations. The subpoena requests information on money transfers and money orders and includes a request for non-disclosure to maintain the confidentiality of the investigation.
Metadata
- Subject
- Grand Jury Subpoena
- Sender
- GEOFFREY S. BERMAN, United States Attorney, Southern District of New York
- Recipients
- Western Union Financial Services, Inc.
- Document ID
- —
- Date
- 2019-08-16
Illegal Activity
- Severity
- suspicious
- Description
- The subpoena is related to potential violations of sex trafficking laws, suggesting an investigation into Ghislaine Maxwell's involvement in such activities.
- Categories
- Sex traffickingConspiracy
- Content Type
- first_hand
Evidence:
- Reference to 18 U.S.C. §§ 1591, 1594(c), 2422(b), 371, which are related to sex trafficking and related offenses.
Blackmail Indicators
- Likelihood
- possible
- Description
- The request for non-disclosure could potentially be used to conceal illegal activities, although it is a standard practice in ongoing investigations.
Relationships 2
| Entity 1 | Relationship | Entity 2 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Justice | Legal | Western Union Financial Services, Inc. | Grand Jury Subpoena issued to Western Union |
| GHISLAINE MAXWELL | Financial | Western Union Financial Services, Inc. | Subpoena requests information on money transfers and money orders related to Ghislaine Maxwell |
Notable Quotes 2
"Please be advised that the accompanying grand jury subpoena has been issued in connection with an official criminal investigation of a suspected felony being conducted by a federal grand jury."
"Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, it is requested that you do not disclose any information relating to this Grand Jury subpoena request to any third party."
Red Flags 2
- The subpoena is related to potential violations of sex trafficking laws (18 U.S.C. §§ 1591, 1594(c), 2422(b), 371).
- The request for non-disclosure suggests a sensitive and potentially high-profile investigation.
Financial Information
Transactions:
- Money transfers
- Purchase of money orders
Public Knowledge
- Context
- Ghislaine Maxwell's association with Jeffrey Epstein and subsequent legal issues have been widely reported in the media.
- Media Worthy
- Yes
Legal Compliance
- Potential violations of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1591, 1594(c), 2422(b), 371 (related to sex trafficking)
Raw Analysis JSON
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Themes
Legal matters/litigationFinancial transactions/money flowIllegal activities
People 2
Organizations 5
U.S. Department of JusticeUnited States AttorneySouthern District of New YorkWestern Union Financial Services, Inc.Federal Bureau of Investigation
Locations 5
Southern District of New YorkNew YorkEnglewood, COUnited States Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, Room 220, Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, New York26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278
Financial Entities 1
Western Union Financial Services, Inc.
Text Analysis
- Tone
- Formal, legal
- Purpose
- To compel Western Union to provide records related to money transfers and money orders associated with Ghislaine Maxwell as part of a criminal investigation.
- Significance
- This document is significant because it shows a grand jury subpoena issued to Western Union for financial records related to Ghislaine Maxwell, indicating an investigation into her financial activities.
File Info
- File Name
- EFTA00079280.txt
- Dataset
- dataset_9
- Type
- Text
- Model
- gemini-2.0-flash-001
- Processed
- 2026-02-07T18:44:26.944502
- DOJ Source
- View on DOJ