Illegal Activity
suspicious
Blackmail
possible
Date
2019-07-15
Document Type
KYC Print
Model
gemini-2.0-flash-001
Processed
2026-02-07T18:43
Summary
This KYC document outlines the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Deutsche Bank, focusing on the Butterfly Trust accounts. It details the trust's structure, beneficiaries (including Ghislaine Maxwell), and the source of funds, noting that negative media related to Epstein's past court cases had been previously approved in prior KYC checks.
Metadata
- Subject
- DB PWM GLOBAL KYC/NCA: PART A
- Sender
- —
- Recipients
- —
- Document ID
- 01344537
- Date
- 2019-07-15
Illegal Activity
- Severity
- suspicious
- Description
- The document itself doesn't contain clear evidence of illegal activity being committed, planned, or discussed. However, the presence of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, given their known history, raises suspicions. The document notes that negative media related to Epstein's court cases had been previously approved in prior KYC checks, which is concerning.
- Content Type
- first_hand
Blackmail Indicators
- Likelihood
- possible
- Description
- While no explicit blackmail indicators are present, the presence of Ghislaine Maxwell as a beneficiary, coupled with the history of Epstein, raises concerns about potential leverage or influence.
Relationships 7
| Entity 1 | Relationship | Entity 2 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Epstein | Grantor | Butterfly Trust | Jeffrey Epstein is the Grantor of the Butterfly Trust. |
| Darren K. Indyke | Trustee | Butterfly Trust | Darren K. Indyke is a Trustee of the Butterfly Trust. |
| Richard Kahn | Trustee | Butterfly Trust | Richard Kahn is a Trustee of the Butterfly Trust. |
| Harry Beller | Accountant | Butterfly Trust | Harry Beller is the accountant for the Butterfly Trust. |
| Erika Kellerhals | Beneficiary | Butterfly Trust | Erika Kellerhals is a beneficiary of the Butterfly Trust. |
| Ghislaine Maxwell | Beneficiary | Butterfly Trust | Ghislaine Maxwell is a beneficiary of the Butterfly Trust. |
| Paul Morris | Relationship Manager | Jeffrey Epstein | Paul Morris is the Relationship Manager for Jeffrey Epstein at Deutsche Bank. |
Notable Quotes 2
All negative media pertains to court cases which have been previously approved in the above mentioned KYCs.
Trust account with Jeffrey Epstein as Grantor. Initial $100 given to the account to fund. The funds for this trust account come from investments made by Jeffrey Epstein. His wealth profile is filled out. The trust is for the benefit of the 6 named individuals
Red Flags 2
- The document mentions that all negative media pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein relates to court cases that have been previously approved in prior KYC checks, suggesting a potential normalization of risk associated with Epstein.
- Ghislaine Maxwell is listed as a beneficiary of the Butterfly Trust.
Financial Information
Amounts:1,00020,0005,000,000.001,000,000.0010,00010,000,000.00$100 MM - 500 MM$50 MM - 100 MM5,000,000.00120,000,000.0070,000,000.00$5 MM - 10 MM4,500,000.004,500,000.00
Assets:
- Butterfly Trust Checking account
- Butterfly Trust Money Market account
Transactions:
- Roughly 5-10 inflows and outflows per month ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 for Butterfly Trust Checking account
- Roughly 1-2 inflows and outflows per month ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for Butterfly Trust Money Market account
Media & Journalist References
- Negative Media: All negative media pertains to a company called the Butterfly Trust in Europe. This is not our client.
- JEFFREY EPSTEIN: All negative media pertains to court cases which have been previously approved in the above mentioned KYCs.
Public Knowledge
- Context
- The relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Deutsche Bank, including the Butterfly Trust, is of significant public interest due to Epstein's history and the bank's role in facilitating his financial activities.
- Media Worthy
- Yes
Raw Analysis JSON
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Themes
Financial transactions/money flowLegal matters/litigationBusiness dealingsCommunications/correspondenceCompliance issues
People 11
Organizations 18
DB PWMDeutsche BankButterfly TrustSouthern Financial LLCBear Stearns3. Epstein & Co.The Financial Trust CompanyHBRK Associates, IncKellerhals Ferguson Kroblin PLLCJPMorganOFACBISLexis/NexisFactivaReutersDow JonesD&BMartindale-Hubbell
Locations 8
New YorkUSVILitte Saint James Saint Thomas 00802 US Virgin Islands6100 Red Hook Quarter B3 St. Thomas USVI 00802Monsey NY USA9100 Port of Sale Mall, Ste 15 St. Thomas USVI 00802EuropeUSA
Financial Entities 2
Deutsche BankJPMorgan
Text Analysis
- Tone
- Informative, procedural
- Purpose
- To document the KYC (Know Your Customer) information for Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with Deutsche Bank, including the Butterfly Trust accounts.
- Significance
- This document provides insight into the financial relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Deutsche Bank, including the structure of the Butterfly Trust and the individuals associated with it. It also shows the due diligence performed by the bank at the time.
File Info
- File Name
- EFTA01417448.txt
- Dataset
- dataset_10
- Type
- Text
- Model
- gemini-2.0-flash-001
- Processed
- 2026-02-07T18:43:51.731277
- DOJ Source
- View on DOJ