What is document EFTA00037399?

This is an internal FBI email chain dated August 1, 2019, in which an FBI official establishes weekly reporting procedures for the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The emails outline how case updates should be structured, covering victim interviews, digital and financial analysis, forfeiture, public corruption, and significant events like the search of Epstein's island.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein as the subject of the investigation. The FBI agents' names are redacted, but the emails reference coordination with SDNY (Southern District of New York), an FBI unit referred to as 'Squad C,' and unnamed outside vendors assisting with financial analysis. Placeholder references to 'XYZ Bank' and 'ABC Brokerage Firm' appear as examples in the reporting template.

What does this document reveal about the FBI investigation?

The document reveals that just days before Epstein's death, the FBI was conducting a comprehensive multi-pronged investigation including financial forensics, victim interviews, digital analysis, and notably a 'public corruption' component. It shows the investigation was highly organized with senior oversight, and that investigators were tracking financial transactions that matched the timeline exposed by the Miami Herald's investigative reporting.

Why is the timing of this document significant?

This email is dated August 1, 2019—just nine days before Epstein died in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019. It documents the FBI's active investigation structure at a critical moment, showing the investigation was expanding rather than winding down, with multiple parallel investigative tracks including potential public corruption.

What is the 'public corruption' component mentioned?

The email instructs agents to include a 'public corruption' (PC) section in weekly status reports. While no specific details are provided in this document, this confirms the FBI was actively examining whether government officials may have been involved in or facilitated Epstein's crimes. The inclusion of this category alongside victim interviews and financial analysis shows it was considered a significant investigative track.

What is document EFTA00037399?

This is an internal FBI email chain dated August 1, 2019, in which an FBI official establishes weekly reporting procedures for the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The emails outline how case updates should be structured, covering victim interviews, digital and financial analysis, forfeiture, public corruption, and significant events like the search of Epstein's island.

Who is mentioned in this document?

The document mentions Jeffrey Epstein as the subject of the investigation. The FBI agents' names are redacted, but the emails reference coordination with SDNY (Southern District of New York), an FBI unit referred to as 'Squad C,' and unnamed outside vendors assisting with financial analysis. Placeholder references to 'XYZ Bank' and 'ABC Brokerage Firm' appear as examples in the reporting template.

What does this document reveal about the FBI investigation?

The document reveals that just days before Epstein's death, the FBI was conducting a comprehensive multi-pronged investigation including financial forensics, victim interviews, digital analysis, and notably a 'public corruption' component. It shows the investigation was highly organized with senior oversight, and that investigators were tracking financial transactions that matched the timeline exposed by the Miami Herald's investigative reporting.

Why is the timing of this document significant?

This email is dated August 1, 2019—just nine days before Epstein died in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019. It documents the FBI's active investigation structure at a critical moment, showing the investigation was expanding rather than winding down, with multiple parallel investigative tracks including potential public corruption.

What is the 'public corruption' component mentioned?

The email instructs agents to include a 'public corruption' (PC) section in weekly status reports. While no specific details are provided in this document, this confirms the FBI was actively examining whether government officials may have been involved in or facilitated Epstein's crimes. The inclusion of this category alongside victim interviews and financial analysis shows it was considered a significant investigative track.

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Internal FBI email chain from August 1, 2019, outlining procedures for weekly status reports on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, including tracking of victim interviews, digital analysis, financial analysis, forfeiture, and public corruption leads.

This is a significant internal FBI communication from early August 2019, just days before Epstein's death on August 10, 2019. A senior FBI official instructs a colleague to begin producing weekly Significant Case Notes (SCN) documenting multiple investigation fronts: victim interviews, hotline results, digital analysis, financial analysis, forfeiture efforts, and public corruption inquiries. The email explicitly references coordination with SDNY and outside vendors reviewing investment and money market accounts at unnamed financial institutions, with examples of tracking specific payments that coincide with the Miami Herald exposé. This document reveals the organizational structure and breadth of the FBI's investigation at a critical moment.

Key Highlights

•FBI established formal weekly reporting structure for multi-front Epstein investigation just 9 days before his death
•Investigation explicitly included a 'public corruption' component, confirming FBI was examining potential government officials
•Financial analysis involved SDNY collaboration, FBI Squad C, and outside vendors reviewing bank and brokerage accounts
•Reference to tracking payments coinciding with Miami Herald articles suggests investigators were following leads from Julie K. Brown's reporting
•Document confirms FBI was coordinating search of Epstein's private island

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

Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein

Bradley J. Edwards

Victims' attorney's firsthand account

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From: ' (NY) (FBI)" <I To: ' (NY) (FBI)" <I Subject: RE: Epstein case Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:48:05 +0000 Importance: Normal Phone lines were down, back up so hit me up whenever. From: (NY) (FBI) Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2019 11:33 AM To: (NY) (FBI) < > Subject: RE: Epstein case Add Forfeiture and PC.1 Will call you on another matter. On Aug 1, 2019 11:29 AM, " (NY) (FBI)" < > wrote: I will discuss this with the team and we'll start putting something together every week. I'm thinking we will have the following categories: Victim Interviews: Hotline results: Digital Analysis: Financial Analysis: Other Significant Activity: I will circle back on the conference call with availability. Anything else? From: (NY) (FBI) Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2019 8:58 AM To: (NY) (FBI) Subject: Epstein case Due to the high profile nature of Epstein, the fact that EM is engaged at multiple levels, and that we have numerous fronts of this investigation, I'd like you to start a SCN and include an updated SCN with your weekly sit reps to . It should include updates on each of the facets of the investigation: victim interviews, digital analysis, financial analysis, forfeiture, public corruption, and significant events (e.g. the search of his island). These should detail who and what we're finding. For example, the financial analysis section could be..."Financial Analysis: SDNY, in collaboration with Squad C-XX (assuming they're working with our FAs) and outside vendor XXXXX, are reviewing XXX investment and money market accounts located at XYZ Bank and ABC Brokerage Firm. Significant findings include $250,000 payment to XXX and $100,000 payment to XXX on XX/XX/XXXX, which coincide with the Miami Herald articles. Additional subpoenas to be served." If we don't EFTA00037399

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have anything on the PC side, then just type "Nothing Significant To Report." The key here is that we want to make sure and are comfortable we're tracking all fronts. We need a conference call tomorrow. If you haven't talked to M, call him today and let's get it set up. Check their availability and socialize CEOS's inclusion. I think their involvement would be good especially considering the fact the victim yesterday said JE asked her opinion about putting heads of adult females on child bodies and masturbating to the image. That's right up the CP alley and is good for an affidavit. You saw my effort on the taint team TDYs. is supportive and is checking on bringing people from CEOU. The A/SC is briefing the DAD this morning on the case. Call me when you get to the office. Thanks New York Field Office Criminal - Branch C Desk Cell EFTA00037400