What is document EFTA00017999?

This is an internal law enforcement email from September 2021 between SDNY prosecutors and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Task Force Officer. The prosecutors requested travel records to cross-reference with known movements of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as part of the ongoing investigation into potential co-conspirators.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as subjects of the travel record inquiry. Jared Kushner appears in the entity list but his relevance to this specific email is unclear from the content. The document also references the SDNY U.S. Attorney's Office and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

What does this document reveal about the Epstein investigation?

The document shows that federal investigators were still actively pursuing leads and cross-referencing travel records in September 2021—two years after Epstein's death and during Maxwell's prosecution. It also reveals a significant gap in the evidence: CBP did not record outbound departures during the relevant timeframe, limiting investigators' ability to track complete travel patterns.

Why were CBP travel records important to the investigation?

Travel records were crucial for establishing where Epstein and Maxwell traveled, when, and potentially with whom. The SDNY investigation used flight logs and CBP data to document Epstein's international movements. Earlier investigation records show Epstein failed to properly report foreign travel to multiple countries, violating sex offender registration requirements.

What limitation did investigators face with the travel records?

The CBP Task Force Officer noted that outbound departures were not recorded during the relevant timeframe, so only inbound arrival records were available. This meant investigators could see when Epstein or Maxwell entered the country but not when or where they departed to.

What is document EFTA00017999?

This is an internal law enforcement email from September 2021 between SDNY prosecutors and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Task Force Officer. The prosecutors requested travel records to cross-reference with known movements of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as part of the ongoing investigation into potential co-conspirators.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as subjects of the travel record inquiry. Jared Kushner appears in the entity list but his relevance to this specific email is unclear from the content. The document also references the SDNY U.S. Attorney's Office and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

What does this document reveal about the Epstein investigation?

The document shows that federal investigators were still actively pursuing leads and cross-referencing travel records in September 2021—two years after Epstein's death and during Maxwell's prosecution. It also reveals a significant gap in the evidence: CBP did not record outbound departures during the relevant timeframe, limiting investigators' ability to track complete travel patterns.

Why were CBP travel records important to the investigation?

Travel records were crucial for establishing where Epstein and Maxwell traveled, when, and potentially with whom. The SDNY investigation used flight logs and CBP data to document Epstein's international movements. Earlier investigation records show Epstein failed to properly report foreign travel to multiple countries, violating sex offender registration requirements.

What limitation did investigators face with the travel records?

The CBP Task Force Officer noted that outbound departures were not recorded during the relevant timeframe, so only inbound arrival records were available. This meant investigators could see when Epstein or Maxwell entered the country but not when or where they departed to.

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Internal law enforcement email from September 2021 requesting CBP travel records for Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as part of the SDNY investigation into possible co-conspirators.

This is an internal email exchange between federal prosecutors at the Southern District of New York and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Task Force Officer. The email, dated September 2021, shows investigators actively comparing travel records to track movements of Maxwell and Epstein. Notably, the CBP officer mentions that outbound departure records were not captured during the relevant timeframe, meaning only inbound arrival data was available—a significant limitation in tracking their full travel patterns.

Key Highlights

•Active investigation into Epstein-Maxwell travel patterns continued more than two years after Epstein's death
•CBP records only captured inbound arrivals, not outbound departures during the relevant timeframe
•Document classified as Law Enforcement Sensitive, authorized for sharing with DOD and U.S. Intelligence Agencies
•Investigation coordinated between SDNY prosecutors and CBP Task Force Officers

Frequently Asked Questions

Books for Further Reading

Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

Julie K. Brown

Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open

Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story

James Patterson

Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network

The Spider: Inside the Tangled Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

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From: To: Cc: Subject: FW: CBP Question Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2021 02:54:59 +0000 Attachments: TECS Travel Records.pdf Hi Could you please take a look at these and let us know if any of these dates line up with Maxwell or Epstein's travel? Thanks! From: Sent: on ay, er .)temei ..111 To: Cc: Subject: (EXTERNAL) RE: CBP Question Hey Attached ate the travel records as requested. However, it's the same issue as last time..since the outbound departures were not recorded during that timeframe it only shows the inbound arrivals. Any questions or concerns don't hesitate to reach out. Respectfully, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Task Force Officer - SDNY US Attorney's Office Southern District of New York (LES/FOUO) LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE - FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY WARNING: The information contained in this email is considered confidential and sensitive in nature as well as sensitive but unclassified and/or legally privileged information. It is not to be released to the media, the general public, or to non-law enforcement personnel who do not have a "need-to-know". This information is not to be posted on the Internet, or disseminated through unsecured channels, and is intended for law enforcement personnel only. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. DISSEMINATION INSTRUCTIONS: This document is marked Law Enforcement Sensitive/For Official Use Only and may be disseminated, with proper attribution, to Law Enforcement, DOD, or U.S. Intelligence Agencies. Further disclosure to unauthorized entities could jeopardize ongoing investigations, operations, and personal safety. This product shall not be released to the public or media. From: Sent: on ay, eptem er , : EFTA00017999

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To: Cc: Subject: RE: CBP Question Thanks so much! Can you please pull the CBP records for We would like the CBP records for the 1990s only. Her date of birth is She is French. Please let us know if you need any other information. Thanks again! From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Re: CBP Question Hey IM Sure no problem, send over the info you need and I'll work on it today. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 20, 2021, at 1:42 PM ote: Hi I hope you are doing well. We were hoping you could pull some additional CBP records for us. Are you able to assist us with that this week? Thanks so much From: Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2021 5:31 PM To: Cc: Subject: Re: CBP Question Hey Sorry I was on the road but I spoke with Jared he filled me in on what your looking for. I'm also available for a call to further discuss. Respectfully, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Task Force Officer - SDNY US Attorney's Office Southern District of New York (LES/FOUO) LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE - FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY EFTA00018000

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WARNING: The information contained in this email is considered confidential and sensitive in nature as well as sensitive but unclassified and/or legally privileged information. It is not to be released to the media, the general public, or to non-law enforcement personnel who do not have a "need-to-know". This information is not to be posted on the Internet, or disseminated through unsecured channels, and is intended for law enforcement personnel only. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. DISSEMINATION INSTRUCTIONS: This document is marked Law Enforcement Sensitive/For Official Use Only and may be disseminated, with proper attribution, to Law Enforcement, DOD, or U.S. Intelligence Agencies. Further disclosure to unauthorized entities could jeopardize ongoing investigations, operations, and personal safety. This product shall not be released to the public or media. From: Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2021 3:56:15 PM To: Cc: Subject: CBP Question r UTION: This email originated from outside of DHS. DO NOT click links or open attachments unless you recognize and/or trust the ender. If you feel this is a suspicious-looking email, please report by using the Report Phish button option. Hi I hope you are well! passed along your info to us. We were hoping to connect with you by phone about a question in one of our cases. Do you have time to talk today or tomorrow morning? Thanks so much! Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of New York New York, New York 10007 EFTA00018001