Illegal Activity
suspicious
Blackmail
possible
Date
5/23/2018
Document Type
KYC
Model
gemini-2.0-flash-001
Processed
2026-02-07T18:42
Summary
This KYC document outlines the details for opening a deposit account for Prytanee LLC at Deutsche Bank, highlighting the involvement of Jeffrey Epstein and Caroline Lang as key figures in the ownership structure. The purpose of the account is stated as managing monthly expenses and investing in artwork, but the presence of Epstein raises potential compliance and reputational risks.
Metadata
- Subject
- DB PWM GLOBAL KYC/NCA: PART A
- Sender
- —
- Recipients
- —
- Document ID
- 01704382
- Date
- 5/23/2018
Illegal Activity
- Severity
- suspicious
- Description
- The document itself does not contain clear evidence of illegal activity. However, the presence of Jeffrey Epstein as a key figure in the ownership structure of Prytanee LLC and Southern Trust Company, Inc. raises concerns due to his past legal issues and allegations of criminal behavior. The stated purpose of investing in art could be a cover for other activities.
- Content Type
- first_hand
Blackmail Indicators
- Likelihood
- possible
- Description
- The document does not explicitly mention blackmail or coercion. However, the involvement of Jeffrey Epstein, known for his history of alleged sexual abuse and exploitation, raises concerns about potential power imbalances and vulnerabilities within the relationships described. The stated purpose of investing in art together could be a cover for other activities.
Relationships 7
| Entity 1 | Relationship | Entity 2 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Epsten | President | Gratitude America | Jeffrey Epsten is the President of Gratitude America and a current client of Deutsche Bank. |
| Jeffrey Epsten | Business | Darren Indyke | Jeffrey Epsten and Darren Indyke reached out to Stew Oldfield to open a checking account for Prytanee LLC. |
| Prytanee, LLC | Ownership | Southern Trust Company, Inc. | Prytanee, LLC is owned 50/50 by Southern Trust Company Inc owned by Jeffrey Epstein and The Pierre Trust in which Caroline Lang is the grantor. |
| Prytanee, LLC | Ownership | The Pierre Trust | Prytanee, LLC is owned 50/50 by Southern Trust Company Inc owned by Jeffrey Epstein and The Pierre Trust in which Caroline Lang is the grantor. |
| Jeffrey Epstein | Sole Shareholder | Southern Trust Company, Inc. | Jeffrey Epstein is the sole shareholder of Southern Trust Company, Inc. |
| Caroline Lang | Grantor/Trustee/Beneficiary | The Pierre Trust | Caroline Lang is the Grantor/Trustee/Beneficiary of The Pierre Trust. |
| Etienne Binant | Manager | Prytanee LLC | Etienne Binant is the manager of Prytanee LLC. |
Notable Quotes 3
Jeffrey Epsten President of Gratitude America) is a current client of the bank. He and Darren Indyke reached out to Stew Oldfield on 12/23/2016 to open a checking account for Its newest entity, Prytanee LLC
This entity is owned 50/50 by Southern Trust Company Inc owned by Jeffrey Epstein and The Pierre Trust in which Caroline Lang is the grantor. Etienne Binant is the manager of the company. Jeffrey and Caroline share the same affinrty for art and decided to become partners investing in artwork from up and coming artists together.
Southern Trust is a private consulting company that invests the assets of their clients and gets their revenue from the return of these investments.
Red Flags 2
- The involvement of Jeffrey Epstein, given his history, raises potential reputational and compliance risks for Deutsche Bank.
- The complex ownership structure of Prytanee LLC, involving multiple trusts and individuals, may require enhanced due diligence to ensure transparency and prevent illicit activities.
Financial Information
Amounts:100k to 500k100000010,000,000.00550 MM - 100 MM5500 MM +950,000.00$1 MM - 2 MM2,000,000.001,500,000.00$2 MM - 5 MM1,000,000.00
Transactions:
- Opening a checking account for Prytanee LLC
- Managing the monthly expenses of the company
- Investing in artwork from up and coming artists
Public Knowledge
- Context
- The involvement of Jeffrey Epstein and the financial dealings of his related entities are likely to be of interest to the media, given his past controversies and public profile.
- Media Worthy
- Yes
Raw Analysis JSON
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Themes
Financial transactions/money flowBusiness dealingsEmployment/staffingPersonal relationships
People 14
Organizations 21
SOUTHERN FINANCIALGratitude AmericaPrytanee LLCDeutsche BankDB GroupSouthern Trust Company, Inc.Bear StearnsJ. Epstein & Co.The Financial Trust CompanySothebysWarner Brothers Inc.The Pierre TrustLexis/NexisFactivaReutersDow JonesD&BMartindale-HubbellDeutsche Bank AGOffice of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)PWM Americas
Locations 13
New YorkUSVIUSASaint James Saint Thomas6100 Red Hook Quarter B3 St. Thomas United States575 Lexington Ave, 4th A Livingston NY United StatesFranceSwitzerlandUKGermanyMonrepos Castle in LudwigsburgRoyal House of Hanover3 rue du View Colombier, Paris 75006 France
Financial Entities 1
Deutsche Bank Americas
Text Analysis
- Tone
- Professional
- Purpose
- To establish a KYC profile for Prytanee LLC and related parties for opening a deposit account at Deutsche Bank.
- Significance
- This document provides details about the ownership structure, financial activities, and key individuals associated with Prytanee LLC, including Jeffrey Epstein and Caroline Lang. It outlines the purpose of the account and the expected financial activity.
File Info
- File Name
- EFTA01297577.txt
- Dataset
- dataset_10
- Type
- Text
- Model
- gemini-2.0-flash-001
- Processed
- 2026-02-07T18:42:53.253011
- DOJ Source
- View on DOJ