What is document EFTA00030222?

This is a June 2019 email thread between investigators and federal prosecutors examining property records for Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse at 9 East 71st Street. It includes details about a 2011 deed transfer to a Virgin Islands corporation.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The email mentions Mandy (likely an investigator), AUSAs (Assistant U.S. Attorneys), and Jeffrey Epstein. The property deed involves Maple Inc., a corporation based in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's Manhattan mansion?

It reveals that in December 2011, Epstein transferred his famous New York City townhouse to Maple Inc., a Virgin Islands shell company, with Epstein signing both sides of the transaction. The property had no mortgages, and this deed information was being examined by federal prosecutors in 2019.

Why would Epstein transfer property to his own company?

Transferring personal assets to offshore corporations is a common wealth protection and tax strategy. It can provide liability protection, privacy, estate planning benefits, and potential tax advantages, though the specific motivations for this 2011 transfer are not stated in the document.

What is document EFTA00030222?

This is a June 2019 email thread between investigators and federal prosecutors examining property records for Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse at 9 East 71st Street. It includes details about a 2011 deed transfer to a Virgin Islands corporation.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The email mentions Mandy (likely an investigator), AUSAs (Assistant U.S. Attorneys), and Jeffrey Epstein. The property deed involves Maple Inc., a corporation based in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

What does this document reveal about Epstein's Manhattan mansion?

It reveals that in December 2011, Epstein transferred his famous New York City townhouse to Maple Inc., a Virgin Islands shell company, with Epstein signing both sides of the transaction. The property had no mortgages, and this deed information was being examined by federal prosecutors in 2019.

Why would Epstein transfer property to his own company?

Transferring personal assets to offshore corporations is a common wealth protection and tax strategy. It can provide liability protection, privacy, estate planning benefits, and potential tax advantages, though the specific motivations for this 2011 transfer are not stated in the document.

EFTA00030222

This is a June 2019 email thread regarding a property deed for Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan mansion at 9 East 71st Street.

The email exchange involves someone named Mandy and federal prosecutors (AUSAs) examining deed records for Epstein's New York City townhouse. The key finding is a December 23, 2011 deed where Epstein transferred the property to Maple Inc., a Virgin Islands corporation, with Epstein signing as both grantor and grantee. This was pulled from ACRIS (NYC's public property records system) and shared with investigators in June 2019, shortly before Epstein's arrest on federal sex trafficking charges.

Key Highlights

•Epstein transferred his $77 million Manhattan mansion to Maple Inc., a St. Thomas, VI corporation, in 2011
•Epstein signed the deed as both the seller (Grantor) and buyer (Grantee), indicating a self-transfer to his own shell company
•No mortgages were recorded against the property under Maple Inc.'s ownership, suggesting it was owned free and clear
•The email was sent to AUSAs (Assistant U.S. Attorneys) as part of the 2019 federal investigation into Epstein

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From: To: tEl Subject: RE: 9 E 71st Street New York NY DEED Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:05:58 +0000 Importance: Normal Hey thanks for this, only thing is that whatever he attached didn't come through — could you forward the attachment(s)? Thanks! From: Sent: urs ay, une To: Cc: < Subject: Re: 9 E 71st Street New York NY DEED >; 1 <la; Thanks for this info. I've cc'd my partner, along with the AUSAs that we are working with so they have it as well. Thanks again, Mandy On Jun 27, 2019 1:44 PM, ' wrote: Hi Mandy This is from ACRIS. It's the Last Deed of Record, dated 12/23/2011. Notice that the Grantor and Grantee lines are both signed by Jeffrey Epstein. The Grantee is Maple Inc which is located in St Thomas, VI. No mortgages from Maple Inc are indicated in the online records. EFTA00030222