What is document EFTA00015852?

This is an email chain from October 2019 between Sullivan & Cromwell attorneys representing TD Bank and federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York. It documents TD Bank's filing of a Suspicious Activity Report on approximately $30 million in accounts linked to Jeffrey Epstein entities, and the bank's request for guidance on whether to close those accounts.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Nicolas Bourtin, a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell representing TD Bank; Sharon Cohen Levin, also of Sullivan & Cromwell (a former Chief of the SDNY Money Laundering unit); and unnamed prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that two months after Epstein's death, TD Bank held approximately $30 million in accounts connected to Epstein-related entities. It shows banks were filing suspicious activity reports and seeking government approval before closing accounts, suggesting ongoing federal interest in preserving financial evidence. The urgency from the bank's AML team indicates institutional concern about the reputational and regulatory risks of maintaining these accounts.

Why is this document significant?

This document is part of broader revelations about major banks' handling of Epstein's finances. Congressional investigations have found that banks including JPMorgan Chase filed over $1 billion in retroactive suspicious activity reports after Epstein's death, despite filing minimal reports while he was alive and allegedly trafficking victims. TD Bank's SAR and account closure coordination documented here is one piece of this larger pattern.

What is document EFTA00015852?

This is an email chain from October 2019 between Sullivan & Cromwell attorneys representing TD Bank and federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York. It documents TD Bank's filing of a Suspicious Activity Report on approximately $30 million in accounts linked to Jeffrey Epstein entities, and the bank's request for guidance on whether to close those accounts.

Who is mentioned in this document?

Nicolas Bourtin, a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell representing TD Bank; Sharon Cohen Levin, also of Sullivan & Cromwell (a former Chief of the SDNY Money Laundering unit); and unnamed prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that two months after Epstein's death, TD Bank held approximately $30 million in accounts connected to Epstein-related entities. It shows banks were filing suspicious activity reports and seeking government approval before closing accounts, suggesting ongoing federal interest in preserving financial evidence. The urgency from the bank's AML team indicates institutional concern about the reputational and regulatory risks of maintaining these accounts.

Why is this document significant?

This document is part of broader revelations about major banks' handling of Epstein's finances. Congressional investigations have found that banks including JPMorgan Chase filed over $1 billion in retroactive suspicious activity reports after Epstein's death, despite filing minimal reports while he was alive and allegedly trafficking victims. TD Bank's SAR and account closure coordination documented here is one piece of this larger pattern.

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An October 2019 email exchange between Sullivan & Cromwell attorney Nicolas Bourtin and federal prosecutors regarding a $30 million Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filed by TD Bank on accounts linked to Jeffrey Epstein entities.

This document captures urgent communications between Sullivan & Cromwell, representing TD Bank, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York in the weeks following Jeffrey Epstein's death. The bank filed a Suspicious Activity Report on October 1, 2019 covering approximately $30 million in accounts held by entities associated with Epstein. TD Bank sought to close these accounts immediately but needed to verify whether federal prosecutors wanted to preserve them for ongoing investigations. The correspondence reveals the behind-the-scenes coordination between major financial institutions and law enforcement in the aftermath of Epstein's arrest and death.

Key Highlights

•TD Bank filed a SAR in October 2019 on accounts holding approximately $30 million connected to Epstein entities
•Nicolas Bourtin of Sullivan & Cromwell coordinated directly with SDNY prosecutors to determine whether accounts should remain open
•The bank's anti-money laundering (AML) team was pushing urgently to close the accounts unless the government objected
•Sharon Cohen Levin, a former federal prosecutor known for money laundering cases, was copied on the communications

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From: ' ci To: (USANYS)" Subject: RE: / Epstein Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 19:57:15 +0000 Sounds good, thanks. I'll come by then. From: (USANYS) Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 3:53 PM To: Subject: Re: / Epstein 415? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2019, at 3:52 PM, Yes, is now a good time for me to swing by? From: (USANYS) Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 3:39 PM To: Subject: FW: / Epstein Hey, can you find me to discuss today? From: Bourtin, Nicolas Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 3:10 PM To: (USANYS) < Cc: Levin, Sharon Cohen < Subject: RE: / Epstein wrote: Sorry to press. I know you haven't had this long. The AML folks atMare anxious to close these accounts unless the government requests that we not do so, and they asked me to check in. If there's someone on the team you'd rather I harass, let me know. Thanks. Nit From: Bourtin, Nicolas Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 9:31 PM To: (USANYS)' Cc: Levin, Sharon Cohen Subject: RE: / Epstein > Many thanks. EFTA00015852

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From: (USANYS) Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2019 7:45 PM To: Bourtin, Nicolas Cc: Levin, Sharon Cohen Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: / Epstein Thanks very much, Nic. I will discuss with the team and I or one of them will get back to you. Best, : Sent from my iPhone On Oct 1, 2019, at 7:20 PM, Bourtin, Nicolas . it > wrote: As I mentioned last night, attached is a SAR that filed today in connection with persons associated with Jeffrey Epstein. The bank would like to close all of the accounts of the entities named in the SAR as soon as possible. (The current balance on those accounts is approximately $30 million.) Before doing so, the bank wanted to make your office aware of these accounts in case the government intends to take any action. Please advise once you've had a chance to consider. Many thanks. Nic Nicolas Bourtin I Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 125 Broad Street I New York, NY 10004.2498 This e-mail is sent by a law firm and contains information that may be privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the e-mail and notify us immediately. <TD Filed SAR 2019-43693.do.pdf> **This is an external message from: ** EFTA00015853