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This email exchange revolves around KYC compliance issues for various accounts at Deutsche Bank, including those associated with Jeffrey Epstein and related entities like Gratitude America Ltd. and J. Epstein Virgin Islands Foundation Inc. The bank employees are trying to gather necessary documentation and information to meet regulatory requirements, with a focus on verifying ownership structures, signatories, and sources of funds.

Subject

RE: Gratitude

Sender

Stewart Oldfield

Recipients

Vijay-A Sawant, Mayur Rathod

Document ID

—

Date

2018-11-13

Severity

suspicious

Description

The repeated requests for KYC information and the specific inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's source of funds raise suspicions, although there is no clear evidence of illegal activity being committed directly in this communication. The focus on Epstein's financial activities warrants further investigation.

Content Type

first_hand

Likelihood

possible

Description

The urgency and repeated follow-ups regarding KYC compliance, particularly for accounts associated with Jeffrey Epstein and related entities, could indicate pressure to maintain these accounts despite potential compliance issues. The mention of closing the account if KYC information is not provided could be interpreted as a form of pressure.

if we do not have clarity on whether we will get KYC info for the primary donor to Gratitude, we will begin proceedings to exit the account

Client hopes to have an answer on Gratitude by Nov. 15th.

Also, do we have an update on Gratitude America Ltd. — are client willing to provide the documents for BV70 LLC — a significant donor in this KYC, or are they going to close the account. Please confirm.

• Difficulty obtaining KYC information for Gratitude and BV70 LLC.
• Multiple requests for documentation related to Jeffrey Epstein's accounts and entities.
• Need for information on Jeffrey Epstein's source of funds.

Context

The involvement of Jeffrey Epstein and his related entities in financial transactions and the scrutiny of KYC compliance would likely be of interest to the media.

Media Worthy

Yes

• KYC documentation issues for J. Epstein Virgin Islands Foundation Inc.
• Need for evidence of signing authority for Erika Kellerhals.
• Need for Limited Trading Authority document for Paul Barrett.
• Need for information on Jeffrey Epstein's source of funds.

Financial transactions/money flowBusiness dealingsCommunications/correspondenceLegal matters/litigation

Stewart OldfieldVijay-A SawantMayur RathodRichard IarossiBradley GillinEmily CraigRich KahnPaul BarrettVinita AdvaniDaphne CalesLawrence VisoskiErika KellerhalsJeffrey EpsteinAlka Babu

Deutsche CIB Centre Private LimitedDeutsche Bank GroupDeutsche Bank Trust Company AmericasDeutsche Bank Wealth ManagementJ. Epstein Virgin Islands Foundation Inc.Gratitude America Ltd.Hyperion LLCHyperion Air LLCMort IncBV70 LLCJockey ClubDeutsche Bank Securities Inc.

Mumbai, IndiaGoregaon East, MumbaiIndiaNew York, NYVirgin Islands

Deutsche Bank

Tone

Professional

Purpose

The purpose of these emails is to track and resolve pending KYC (Know Your Customer) issues for various accounts, including those associated with Jeffrey Epstein and related entities.

Significance

The document highlights the KYC process for accounts associated with Jeffrey Epstein and related entities, revealing the level of scrutiny and documentation required by Deutsche Bank.

File Name

EFTA01444400.txt

Dataset

dataset_10

Type

Text

Model

gemini-2.0-flash-001

Processed

2026-02-07T18:43:39.112715

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