What is document EFTA00021664?

This is an internal email chain between FBI and DOJ personnel from October 2021 discussing the collection and sharing of Jeffrey Epstein's bank account documents through the DOJ USA File Exchange system.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, and several corporate entities including Hyperion Air, NES LLC, and JEGE. The FBI and USANYS (US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York) personnel names are redacted.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that official memos existed documenting Ghislaine Maxwell's removal from multiple Epstein-controlled bank accounts, including Hyperion Air, JEGE, and NES LLC. This demonstrates Maxwell's formal financial ties to Epstein's corporate structure and shows investigators were actively gathering this evidence before her trial.

What was Hyperion Air?

Hyperion Air, Inc. was a company 100% owned by Jeffrey Epstein. Court documents from the US Virgin Islands case against JPMorgan show that the Hyperion Air account (#4332) had $3,971,905.48 in funds flowing through it.

Why is Maxwell's removal from these accounts significant?

The removal memos demonstrate that Maxwell had authorized access to Epstein's business accounts, showing a formal financial relationship beyond personal association. The timing and circumstances of her removal from these accounts could be relevant to understanding the nature of their business relationship.

What is document EFTA00021664?

This is an internal email chain between FBI and DOJ personnel from October 2021 discussing the collection and sharing of Jeffrey Epstein's bank account documents through the DOJ USA File Exchange system.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, and several corporate entities including Hyperion Air, NES LLC, and JEGE. The FBI and USANYS (US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York) personnel names are redacted.

What does this document reveal?

The document reveals that official memos existed documenting Ghislaine Maxwell's removal from multiple Epstein-controlled bank accounts, including Hyperion Air, JEGE, and NES LLC. This demonstrates Maxwell's formal financial ties to Epstein's corporate structure and shows investigators were actively gathering this evidence before her trial.

What was Hyperion Air?

Hyperion Air, Inc. was a company 100% owned by Jeffrey Epstein. Court documents from the US Virgin Islands case against JPMorgan show that the Hyperion Air account (#4332) had $3,971,905.48 in funds flowing through it.

Why is Maxwell's removal from these accounts significant?

The removal memos demonstrate that Maxwell had authorized access to Epstein's business accounts, showing a formal financial relationship beyond personal association. The timing and circumstances of her removal from these accounts could be relevant to understanding the nature of their business relationship.

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Internal FBI/DOJ email chain from October 2021 regarding the collection of Epstein bank account documents, including memos showing Ghislaine Maxwell's removal from Hyperion Air, JEGE, and NES LLC accounts.

This document is an internal email exchange between FBI and Department of Justice personnel in October 2021, during the lead-up to Ghislaine Maxwell's trial. The emails discuss uploading Epstein-related bank account documents to a DOJ file exchange system, specifically account opening documents, signature cards, KYC (Know Your Customer) records, and account statements. Notably, the correspondence reveals that investigators discovered memos documenting Ghislaine Maxwell's removal as an authorized signer from multiple Epstein-controlled accounts: Hyperion Air, the Jeffrey Epstein account, JEGE accounts, and NES LLC. These removal documents are significant because they show the formal business relationships Maxwell had with Epstein's financial entities.

Key Highlights

•FBI and DOJ personnel were actively gathering Epstein bank account documents in October 2021, just months before Maxwell's December 2021 trial
•Memos discovered show Ghislaine Maxwell was formally removed from Hyperion Air, Jeffrey Epstein, and JEGE accounts
•A separate memo requested Maxwell's removal from NES LLC account, though account documents for NES LLC could not be located
•Documents were being shared via DOJ USA File Exchange site for the ongoing investigation

Frequently Asked Questions

Books for Further Reading

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

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

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From: ' To: ' )" < (NY) (FBI)" < Subject: RE: Epstein Account Documents Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2021 21:41:20 +0000 Thanks, =. Can you let me know when you have time for a call? I'm having a hard time matching these up to the two accounts. Thanks! From: Sent: Thursday, October 7, 2021 5:27 PM To: Cc: (USANYS) < (USANYS) [Contractor] Subject: RE: Epstein Account Documents I have uploaded the documents I was able to find in the Epstein Account Document Folder in DOJ USA File Exchange site. You should already have access to that folder. I also came across two documents requesting removal for Ghislaine Maxwell from the Hyperion Air, Jeffery Epstein and JEGE accounts, I have already provided those accounts documents. I also came across a memo requesting removal of Ghislaine Maxwell from NES LLC Account It . I was unable to come across documents for that account. Those removal memos have been placed in the Epstein Accounts Document folder as well. If you have any questions, please call me. Thanks From: Sent: Thursday, October 7, 2021 12:57 PM To: (NY) (FBI) < Cc: (USANYS) < Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - RE: Epstein Account Documents Thanks! Could you please send me the account opening/signature/KYC documents for the two accounts attached here? From: Sent: Thursday, October 7, 2021 7:38 AM To: Cc: (USANYS) Subject: RE: Epstein Account Documents (USANYS) [Contractor] I have uploaded the account statement to DOJ USA File Exchange site. I have give you, and access rights to the folder. If you have any questions, please contact me. EFTA00021664

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Best From: Sent: Wednesday, October 6, 2021 4:12 PM To: (NY) (FBI) < Cc: (USANYS) < Subject: (EXTERNAL EMAIL) - RE: Epstein Account Documents Hi =, Thanks very much. Could you please send us the account statements for a few months after these documents were executed? It would be helpful to see the balances. Thanks! From: Sent: Monday, October 4, 2021 8:27 AM To: Subject: Epstein Account Documents As a follow up to our conversation regarding Epstein accounts where Ghislaine Maxwell was a signer on the account, I have compiled the attached documents for your review. If you have any question, please contact me. Best Forensic Accountant FBI New York Field Office EFTA00021665