What financial institutions are mentioned in this document?

The document mentions five financial institutions that were being subpoenaed: Wells Fargo, Citibank (CITI), MoneyGram, Western Union, and Experian. These companies handle banking, money transfers, and credit reporting services.

What does this document reveal about FBI financial investigations?

The document reveals standard FBI procedures for obtaining financial records through subpoenas. It shows how forensic accountants work with special agents to gather evidence, with instructions for institutions to provide records in electronic format and contact information for follow-up questions.

Why were money transfer services like MoneyGram and Western Union subpoenaed?

Money transfer services like MoneyGram and Western Union are commonly subpoenaed in financial investigations because they can reveal patterns of cash movement that may not appear in traditional bank records. These services are often used for both legitimate and illicit purposes.

What financial institutions are mentioned in this document?

The document mentions five financial institutions that were being subpoenaed: Wells Fargo, Citibank (CITI), MoneyGram, Western Union, and Experian. These companies handle banking, money transfers, and credit reporting services.

What does this document reveal about FBI financial investigations?

The document reveals standard FBI procedures for obtaining financial records through subpoenas. It shows how forensic accountants work with special agents to gather evidence, with instructions for institutions to provide records in electronic format and contact information for follow-up questions.

Why were money transfer services like MoneyGram and Western Union subpoenaed?

Money transfer services like MoneyGram and Western Union are commonly subpoenaed in financial investigations because they can reveal patterns of cash movement that may not appear in traditional bank records. These services are often used for both legitimate and illicit purposes.

EFTA00020166

An internal FBI email from August 2019 requesting subpoenas for financial records from Wells Fargo, Citi, MoneyGram, Western Union, and Experian as part of an ongoing investigation.

This is a routine internal FBI communication from a forensic accountant at the FBI New York Field Office dated August 15, 2019. The email requests preparation of subpoenas to obtain financial records from multiple financial institutions including Wells Fargo, Citibank, MoneyGram, Western Union, and Experian. The document shows the standard procedural steps in an FBI financial investigation, with instructions for how the subpoenaed institutions should respond and contact information for the assigned agents.

Key Highlights

•FBI New York Field Office forensic accountant requesting financial subpoenas
•Targets five major financial institutions: Wells Fargo, Citi, MoneyGram, Western Union, and Experian
•Dated August 15, 2019 - during the period of renewed Epstein investigation
•References 26 Federal Plaza as FBI office location

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From: "=, To: ' M. (NY) (FBI)" ala> " ' " Cc: lanlisrna mm Subject: Subpoenas Re Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 21:07:45 +0000 Attachments: Please pre are return to me subpoenas for Wells Fargo, CITI, MoneyGram, Western Union and Experian regarding I have attached the riders for the subpoenas. I will serve the subpoenas. Additionally, please utilize the following text in the subpoenas: If ou have an uestions lease contact Forensic Accountant or Special Agent Please forward the results in an electronic format to Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278, telephone If you have any questions or comments, please contact me. Thanks Forensic Accountant FBI New York Field Office 26 Federal Plaza NYC, NY 10278 Office: EFTA00020166