What is document EFTA00029382?

This is an internal law enforcement email from August 2021 in which a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Task Force Officer, working with the Southern District of New York prosecutors, transmitted travel records for Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein covering the period from 1990 to 2021.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document explicitly mentions Ghislaine Maxwell and references a CBP Task Force Officer assigned to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York. The attachment 'JE_Travel.pdf' likely refers to Jeffrey Epstein's travel records.

What does this document reveal?

This document reveals that federal prosecutors obtained comprehensive international travel records from CBP as part of their investigation into Maxwell. The records span over three decades, allowing investigators to track when Maxwell and Epstein entered the United States. CBP only recorded inbound arrivals during much of this period, not outbound departures.

Why was CBP involved in the Epstein-Maxwell investigation?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection maintains records of international arrivals and departures, as well as flight logs for private aircraft. CBP was instrumental in Epstein's 2019 arrest—agents placed a 'silent hit notification' for his return to the U.S. and detained him upon landing at Teterboro Airport. These same travel records became evidence in Maxwell's prosecution.

What happened to Ghislaine Maxwell?

Maxwell was arrested by the FBI in July 2020 and charged with sex trafficking and conspiracy. In December 2021—just months after this email was sent—she was convicted on five of six counts. She was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in 2022.

What is document EFTA00029382?

This is an internal law enforcement email from August 2021 in which a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Task Force Officer, working with the Southern District of New York prosecutors, transmitted travel records for Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein covering the period from 1990 to 2021.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document explicitly mentions Ghislaine Maxwell and references a CBP Task Force Officer assigned to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York. The attachment 'JE_Travel.pdf' likely refers to Jeffrey Epstein's travel records.

What does this document reveal?

This document reveals that federal prosecutors obtained comprehensive international travel records from CBP as part of their investigation into Maxwell. The records span over three decades, allowing investigators to track when Maxwell and Epstein entered the United States. CBP only recorded inbound arrivals during much of this period, not outbound departures.

Why was CBP involved in the Epstein-Maxwell investigation?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection maintains records of international arrivals and departures, as well as flight logs for private aircraft. CBP was instrumental in Epstein's 2019 arrest—agents placed a 'silent hit notification' for his return to the U.S. and detained him upon landing at Teterboro Airport. These same travel records became evidence in Maxwell's prosecution.

What happened to Ghislaine Maxwell?

Maxwell was arrested by the FBI in July 2020 and charged with sex trafficking and conspiracy. In December 2021—just months after this email was sent—she was convicted on five of six counts. She was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in 2022.

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An internal law enforcement email from August 2021 sharing U.S. Customs and Border Protection travel records for Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell spanning from 1990 to 2021, gathered as part of the SDNY prosecution.

This document is an internal email chain between federal law enforcement officials, including a CBP Task Force Officer assigned to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. The email transmits four PDF attachments containing travel records: Maxwell's travel from 1990-2000, two additional travel files covering 1990-2021, and 'JE_Travel.pdf' (likely Jeffrey Epstein's records). The email is marked 'Law Enforcement Sensitive' and was part of the federal investigation that resulted in Maxwell's 2021 conviction. CBP flight logs documenting Epstein's plane movements from 2000-2014 became a key part of the congressional investigation.

Key Highlights

•Contains CBP travel records spanning over 30 years (1990-2021) for Maxwell and likely Epstein
•Sent by a CBP Task Force Officer embedded with SDNY prosecutors during Maxwell's prosecution
•Records were gathered just months before Maxwell's December 2021 conviction on sex trafficking charges
•Part of the investigative materials later released through the House Oversight Committee

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: Subject: FW: CBP Question Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:48:45 +0000 Attachments: travel from 1.1.1990 to 4.5.2021.pdf; Mffravel from 1.1.1990 to 4.5.2021.pdf; Maxwell travel from 1.1.1990_to_1.1.2000.pdf; JE_Travel.pdf From: Sent: Thursda Jul 29, 2021 6:17 PM To: Cc: Subject: RE: CBP Question • Thanks again for helping; we really appreciate it. Attached are the records. Please let us know if you have any questions. - i hanks From: Sent: T urs a Ju 9, 15: 1 PM To Cc Subject: Re: CBP Question He Sorry I was on the road but I spoke with 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 - SONY US Attorney's Office Southern District of New York (LES/FOUO) LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE - FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY WARNING: EFTA00029382

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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: Thursda Jul 29, 2021 3:56:15 PM To: Cc Subject: CBP Question CAUTION: This email originated from outside of DHS. DO NOT click links or open attachments unless you recognize and/or trust the sender. If you feel this is a suspicious-looking email, please report by using the Report Phish button option. Hi Ray, I hope you are well! Jared Eannucci 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 EFTA00029383