Illegal Activity
suspicious
Blackmail
possible
Date
2016-12-20
Document Type
email_chain
Model
gemini-2.0-flash-001
Processed
2026-02-07T18:43
Summary
This email chain documents an internal investigation by Deutsche Bank's AML compliance team into a wire transfer involving THE HAZE TRUST, with Jeffery Epstein as the beneficiary. The compliance team is seeking to determine the source of funds for an incoming wire from HSBC and to verify the legitimacy of the transaction, which is purportedly for the purchase of art.
Metadata
- Subject
- RE: URGENT - THIRD REQUEST''''' RE: Inquiry Regarding THE HAZE TRUST, Account# , Alert# SAM1788880 [I]
- Sender
- Stewart Oldfield
- Recipients
- Vahe Stepanian
- Document ID
- SAM1788880
- Date
- 2016-12-20
Illegal Activity
- Severity
- suspicious
- Description
- The complex routing of funds through multiple accounts and institutions, including HSBC and Bank of New York, raises suspicion of potential money laundering. The stated purpose of 'art purchase' requires further scrutiny.
- Categories
- Money laundering indicators
- Content Type
- first_hand
Evidence:
- The funds came in from client's Private bank account (in house — from DBTCA account/PB into his DBSI account).
- 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.
Blackmail Indicators
- Likelihood
- possible
- Description
- The urgency and repeated requests for information, combined with the client's status as a billionaire and the involvement of multiple accounts, could indicate pressure to expedite the process or overlook certain details. The mention of 'art purchase' as the reason for the transfer could be a cover for other activities.
Relationships 6
| Entity 1 | Relationship | Entity 2 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danya Friedman | employee | PWM AML Compliance | Danya Friedman is writing on behalf of PWM AML Compliance |
| Stewart Oldfield | professional | Vahe Stepanian | Colleagues at Deutsche Bank |
| Cynthia Rodriguez | employee | Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas | Cynthia Rodriguez is an Assistant Vice President at Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas |
| Zbynek Kozelsky | employee | Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. | Zbynek Kozelsky is a Director I Branch Administrative Manager at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. |
| Deutsche Bank | financial | THE HAZE TRUST | Deutsche Bank is providing financial services to THE HAZE TRUST |
| Jeffery Epstein | beneficiary | THE HAZE TRUST | Jeffery Epstein is the beneficiary of THE HAZE TRUST |
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.
Team, this is not the wire I am asking about. Please see the incoming wire listed below from HSBC. I see the $23,000,000.00 incoming wire from the Private Bank account and that is not/was never in question. I need to know where these funds originate.
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 5
- Multiple requests for information regarding the source of funds
- Use of HSBC for an internal transfer
- Funds being sent through multiple accounts and institutions
- Lack of clarity regarding the source of wealth for the beneficiaries of THE HAZE TRUST
- The beneficiary is our client Jeffery Epstein as the originating party and the art purchaser.
Financial Information
Amounts:6,186,980.68 USD23,000,000.00 USD25,000,000.00 USD5,000,000.00 USD
Assets:
- Art
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 transfer 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 transfer 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
Public Knowledge
- Context
- The involvement of Jeffery Epstein and the scrutiny of his financial transactions would likely be of interest to the media.
- Media Worthy
- Yes
Legal Compliance
- Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance
- Need to identify the source of funds for a large wire transfer
- KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements
Raw Analysis JSON
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Themes
Financial transactions/money flowLegal matters/litigationBusiness dealingsCommunications/correspondenceAllegations/complaints
People 13
Organizations 15
THE HAZE TRUSTDeutsche BankPWM AML ComplianceHSBC SECURITIES SERVICES (IRELAND) DACHSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONSouthern Trust Company, IncBank of New YorkDeutsche Bank Securities Inc.Deutsche Bank Trust Company AmericasDeutsche Asset & Wealth ManagementAP NARROWS HOLDING LPBMO TRUSTEECDEC CLEARING ACCOUNTBANK OF AMERICA, N.A., NYLDB 2011 LLC
Locations 7
New YorkNYNew York, NY 1000560 Wall St., 23 Floor345 Park Avenue, 26th Floor345 Park Avenue, 10154-0004 New York, NY, USAIreland
Financial Entities 4
HSBCBank of New YorkBMO TRUSTEEBANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Text Analysis
- Tone
- Professional, Urgent
- Purpose
- The purpose of this email chain is to determine the source of funds for an incoming wire to THE HAZE TRUST and to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
- Significance
- This document is significant because it shows the AML compliance process at Deutsche Bank and the scrutiny applied to transactions involving THE HAZE TRUST and Jeffery Epstein.
File Info
- File Name
- EFTA01438591.txt
- Dataset
- dataset_10
- Type
- Text
- Model
- gemini-2.0-flash-001
- Processed
- 2026-02-07T18:43:17.945806
- DOJ Source
- View on DOJ