Illegal Activity
suspicious
Blackmail
none
Date
2016-12-05
Document Type
email
Model
gemini-2.0-flash-001
Processed
2026-02-07T18:44
Summary
This email chain discusses an inquiry from Deutsche Bank's AML compliance team regarding large transactions involving THE HAZE TRUST, with Jeffery Epstein as the beneficiary, for the stated purpose of purchasing art. The compliance team is seeking clarification on the source of funds and the purpose of the transactions to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
Metadata
- Subject
- RE: Inquiry Regarding THE HAZE TRUST, Account# SAM1788880 [I]
- Sender
- Cynthia Rodriguez
- Recipients
- Amlcompliance Inquiries, Zbynek Kozelsky, Stewart Oldfield, Vahe Stepanian
- Document ID
- SAM1788880
- Date
- 2016-12-05
Illegal Activity
- Severity
- suspicious
- Description
- The document describes large financial transactions involving Jeffrey Epstein as the beneficiary of THE HAZE TRUST, with the stated purpose of purchasing art. While not definitively illegal, the size and nature of the transactions, combined with the use of an escrow account and routing through Bank of New York, raise suspicions and warrant further investigation by AML compliance.
- Content Type
- first_hand
Relationships 3
| Entity 1 | Relationship | Entity 2 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HAZE TRUST | Client | Deutsche Bank | Deutsche Bank is providing banking services to THE HAZE TRUST. |
| Jeffery Epstein | Beneficiary | THE HAZE TRUST | Jeffery Epstein is the beneficiary of THE HAZE TRUST. |
| Vahe Stepanian | Work | Stewart Oldfield | Vahe Stepanian is asking Stewart Oldfield to provide KYC information. |
Notable Quotes 2
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.
Per our conversation with client — the beneficiary in this situation is an escrow account in which the cash will be held until art is delivered.
Red Flags 3
- Large transactions involving THE HAZE TRUST.
- Use of an escrow account for art purchase.
- Funds being sent through Bank of New York instead of HSBC for an internal transfer.
Financial Information
Amounts:6,186,980.6825,000,000.005,000,000.00
Assets:
- Art
Transactions:
- Incoming transfer of $6,186,980.68 from HSBC SECURITIES SERVICES (IRELAND) DAC at HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
- Outgoing transfer of $25,000,000.00 to AP NARROWS HOLDING LP/BMO TRUSTEE at CDEC CLEARING ACCOUNT through BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., NY
- Outgoing transfer of $5,000,000.00 to LDB 2011 LLC/BMO TRUSTEE at CDEC CLEARING ACCOUNT through BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., NY
Public Knowledge
- Context
- Transactions involving Jeffrey Epstein and potential money laundering concerns are likely to be of interest to the media.
- Media Worthy
- Yes
Legal Compliance
- Anti-money laundering monitoring program triggered by high-risk transaction patterns.
- Need to verify the legitimacy of large transactions.
- Requirement to comply with federal guidelines for concluding research of these matters in a timely fashion.
Raw Analysis JSON
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Themes
Financial transactions/money flowBusiness dealingsCommunications/correspondenceLegal matters/litigation
People 12
Organizations 15
THE HAZE TRUSTSouthern Trust Company, IncHSBCBank of New YorkDeutsche Bank Trust Company AmericasDeutsche Asset & Wealth ManagementDeutsche BankDeutsche Bank Securities Inc.HSBC SECURITIES SERVICES (IRELAND) DACHSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONAP NARROWS HOLDING LPBMO TRUSTEECDEC CLEARING ACCOUNTBANK OF AMERICA, N.A.LDB 2011 LLC
Locations 3
New York, NYUSAIreland
Financial Entities 4
HSBCBank of New YorkDeutsche BankBank of America
Text Analysis
- Tone
- Professional
- Purpose
- To provide information regarding transactions related to THE HAZE TRUST for AML compliance purposes.
- Significance
- This document shows the AML compliance team at Deutsche Bank inquiring about large transactions involving THE HAZE TRUST, with Jeffery Epstein as the beneficiary, and the purchase of art as the stated purpose.
File Info
- File Name
- EFTA01414805.txt
- Dataset
- dataset_10
- Type
- Text
- Model
- gemini-2.0-flash-001
- Processed
- 2026-02-07T18:44:03.446575
- DOJ Source
- View on DOJ