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Illegal Activity

suspicious

Blackmail

none

Date

2016-12-21

Document Type

Model

gemini-2.0-flash-001

Processed

2026-02-07T18:44

Summary

This email chain documents an AML compliance inquiry at Deutsche Bank regarding a wire transfer into THE HAZE TRUST account, associated with Jeffrey Epstein. The inquiry focuses on identifying the source of funds and the purpose of outgoing transfers, which are ultimately linked to an art purchase.

Metadata

Subject: RE: URGENT - THIRD REQUEST''''' RE: Inquiry Regarding THE HAZE TRUST, Account#
Sender: Zbynek Kozelsky
Recipients: Stewart Oldfield, Vahe Stepanian, Amlcompliance Inquiries, Cynthia Rodriguez, PWM AMLCompliance
Document ID: SAM1788880 [I]
Date: 2016-12-21

Illegal Activity

Severity: suspicious
Description: The document details a compliance inquiry regarding funds flowing into and out of an account associated with Jeffrey Epstein. The funds are ultimately used for an art purchase, but the initial source and the routing through HSBC raise questions.
Content Type: first_hand

Evidence:

The funds were transferred to purchase art, with Jeffrey Epstein as the beneficiary. While not inherently illegal, the use of complex financial transactions and escrow accounts for art purchases can sometimes be used to obscure the true source or destination of funds, raising suspicions of money laundering or tax evasion.

Relationships 6

Entity 1	Relationship	Entity 2	Description
Zbynek Kozelsky	business	Stewart Oldfield	Colleagues at Deutsche Bank
Zbynek Kozelsky	business	Vahe Stepanian	Colleagues at Deutsche Bank
Zbynek Kozelsky	business	Cynthia Rodriguez	Colleagues at Deutsche Bank
Danya Friedman	business	PWM AML Compliance	Danya Friedman is acting on behalf of PWM AML Compliance
THE HAZE TRUST	client	Jeffery Epstein	Jeffery Epstein is the beneficiary of THE HAZE TRUST
Southern Trust Company, Inc	client	Jeffery Epstein	Southern Trust Company, Inc is the client's account

Notable Quotes 3

Client is a billionaire. It's not like this is a specific $6mm of his. Most of his wealth comes from investments and advisory fees.

Please specify the originating account so that I can confirm this transaction, after searching PRIME and DB FORCE (our PB systems, I am unable to locate the transaction). Also, any idea as to why, if this is an internal transfer, that funds are being sent through HSBC?

The originating wire came from the client's account called Southern Trust Company, Inc account number This wire was not submitted through HSBC but through Bank of New York in order to be placed into their N4G account for the art purchase. The beneficiary is our client Jeffery Epstein as the originating party and the art purchaser.

Red Flags 4

Multiple requests for information from AML compliance
Use of HSBC for an internal transfer
Funds being used for art purchase
Inconsistent explanations regarding the source of funds

Financial Information

Amounts:6,186,980.68 USD23,000,000.00 USD25,000,000.00 USD5,000,000.00 USD6.2MM USD

Transactions:

Incoming wire of $6,186,980.68 from HSBC SECURITIES SERVICES (IRELAND) DAC at HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION on 10/27/2016
Outgoing wire of $25,000,000.00 to AP NARROWS HOLDING LP/BMO TRUSTEE at CDEC CLEARING ACCOUNT through BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., NY on 11/23/2016
Outgoing wire of $5,000,000.00 to LDB 2011 LLC/BMO TRUSTEE at CDEC CLEARING ACCOUNT through BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., NY on 11/23/2016
Capital distribution of $6.2MM from King Street Capital

Public Knowledge

Context: The document involves Jeffrey Epstein and Deutsche Bank, both of which have been subjects of media scrutiny. Any financial transactions involving Epstein are likely to be of interest to the media.
Media Worthy: Yes

Legal Compliance

Anti-money laundering monitoring program
Compliance with federal guidelines for concluding the research of these matters in a timely fashion

Raw Analysis JSON click to expand

Themes

Financial transactions/money flowBusiness dealingsCommunications/correspondenceLegal matters/litigation

People 13

Zbynek Kozelsky Stewart Oldfield Vahe Stepanian Cynthia Rodriguez Joshua Shoshan Donald Summer Cherie Quigley Danya Friedman Jeffery Epstein Daniel Sabba Dcarla Oliveira Tatiana Dominguez Maurice Abitbol

Organizations 17

THE HAZE TRUSTKing Street CapitalDeutsche Bank Securities Inc.Deutsche Asset & Wealth ManagementDeutsche BankHSBC SECURITIES SERVICES (IRELAND) DACHSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONPWM AML ComplianceSouthern Trust Company, IncBank of New YorkAP NARROWS HOLDING LPBMO TRUSTEECDEC CLEARING ACCOUNTBANK OF AMERICA, N.A., NYLDB 2011 LLCDBTCADBSI

Locations 4

New YorkNew York NYIrelandUSA

Financial Entities 4

Deutsche BankHSBCBank of New YorkBank of America

Text Analysis

Tone: Professional
Purpose: The email chain documents an inquiry from the AML compliance department at Deutsche Bank regarding a wire transfer into THE HAZE TRUST account and the subsequent efforts to determine the source of funds and purpose of outgoing transfers.
Significance: The document highlights the AML compliance procedures at Deutsche Bank and the scrutiny applied to transactions involving THE HAZE TRUST, which is associated with Jeffrey Epstein. It shows the bank's attempt to comply with federal guidelines for researching high-risk transactions.

File Info

File Name: EFTA01414241.txt
Dataset: dataset_10
Type: Text
Model: gemini-2.0-flash-001
Processed: 2026-02-07T18:44:00.912046
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