EFTA01437353.txt Text dataset_10 View on DOJ

Illegal Activity

suspicious

Blackmail

none

Date

2016-12-20

Document Type

email_chain

Model

gemini-2.0-flash-001

Processed

2026-02-07T18:43

Summary

This email chain discusses an AML compliance inquiry regarding THE HAZE TRUST account at Deutsche Bank, focusing on the source and purpose of incoming and outgoing wire transfers. The inquiry involves a $6,186,980.68 incoming wire from HSBC and outgoing wires totaling $30,000,000.00 for art purchases, with Jeffrey Epstein identified as the beneficiary.

Metadata

Subject: RE: URGENT - THIRD REQUEST''''' RE: Inquiry Regarding THE HAZE TRUST, Account# N4G024943, Alert# SAM1788880 [I]
Sender: Vahe Stepanian
Recipients: Amlcompliance Inquiries, Zbynek Kozelsky, Cynthia Rodrigue, PWM AMLComplianc, Stewart Oldfie
Document ID: N4G024943, SAM1788880
Date: 2016-12-20

Illegal Activity

Severity: suspicious
Description: The document describes financial transactions involving Jeffrey Epstein that raise suspicions of potential money laundering, but there is no clear evidence of illegal activity being committed, planned, or discussed as a first-hand action by the sender/participants in the communication.
Categories: Money Laundering Indicators
Content Type: first_hand

Evidence:

The complex financial transactions involving multiple entities and the use of HSBC for an internal transfer raise suspicions of potential money laundering.

Relationships 4

Entity 1	Relationship	Entity 2	Description
THE HAZE TRUST	Client	Deutsche Bank	THE HAZE TRUST is a client of Deutsche Bank.
Jeffery Epstein	Beneficiary	THE HAZE TRUST	Jeffery Epstein is identified as the beneficiary of the THE HAZE TRUST account.
Deutsche Bank	Internal Department	PWM AML Compliance	PWM AML Compliance is a department within Deutsche Bank.
Stewart Oldfield	Primary Relationship Manager	THE HAZE TRUST	Stewart Oldfield is the primary relationship manager for THE HAZE TRUST.

Notable Quotes 2

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 client's account called Southern Trust Company, Inc account number [redacted]. 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 3

The use of HSBC for an internal transfer raises questions and requires clarification.
The complexity of the transactions involving multiple entities (THE HAZE TRUST, AP NARROWS HOLDING LP, LDB 2011 LLC, BMO TRUSTEE) warrants further investigation.
The involvement of Jeffrey Epstein as the beneficiary requires heightened scrutiny due to his history.

Financial Information

Amounts:$23,000,000.00$6,186,980.68$25,000,000.00$5,000,000.00

Assets:

Transactions:

Incoming wire of $6,186,980.68 from HSBC SECURITIES SERVICES (IRELAND) DAC at HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION to THE HAZE TRUST account.
Outgoing wire of $25,000,000.00 from THE HAZE TRUST to AP NARROWS HOLDING LP/BMO TRUSTEE at CDEC CLEARING ACCOUNT through BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., NY.
Outgoing wire of $5,000,000.00 from THE HAZE TRUST to LDB 2011 LLC/BMO TRUSTEE at CDEC CLEARING ACCOUNT through BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., NY.

Public Knowledge

Context: The involvement of Jeffrey Epstein and the investigation of financial transactions at Deutsche Bank could be of interest to the media.
Media Worthy: Yes

Legal Compliance

Potential AML compliance issues related to the source of funds for THE HAZE TRUST.
The need to identify the ultimate originator of the funds from HSBC.
The need to verify the legitimacy of the art purchase transactions.

Raw Analysis JSON click to expand

Themes

Financial transactions/money flowBusiness dealingsCommunications/correspondenceAllegations/complaints

People 13

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

Organizations 13

THE HAZE TRUSTHSBC SECURITIES SERVICES (IRELAND) DACHSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONDeutsche BankDeutsche Bank Securities Inc.Deutsche Asset & Wealth ManagementDeutsche Bank Trust Company AmericasAP NARROWS HOLDING LPBMO TRUSTEECDEC CLEARING ACCOUNTBANK OF AMERICA, N.A.LDB 2011 LLCSouthern Trust Company, Inc

Locations 4

New YorkNew York, NYUSAIreland

Financial Entities 4

HSBCDeutsche BankBMO TRUSTEEBANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

Text Analysis

Tone: Urgent, Inquisitive, Professional
Purpose: The purpose of the email chain is to investigate and clarify the source and purpose of incoming and outgoing wire transfers related to THE HAZE TRUST account, specifically a $6,186,980.68 incoming wire from HSBC and outgoing wires totaling $30,000,000.00.
Significance: The document is significant because it highlights the anti-money laundering (AML) compliance procedures at Deutsche Bank and the scrutiny applied to transactions involving high-risk clients or patterns. The involvement of Jeffrey Epstein as the beneficiary adds to the noteworthiness of the document.

File Info

File Name: EFTA01437353.txt
Dataset: dataset_10
Type: Text
Model: gemini-2.0-flash-001
Processed: 2026-02-07T18:43:18.139326
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