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American multinational financial services corporation
Watch: American Express in the Epstein files
1:10Narrated from the AI-generated summary of the documents. Numbers reflect the archive at generation time.
American Express shows up in the files in two main ways. It was the travel agency behind thousands of itinerary emails, and it was a records custodian for federal grand jury subpoenas and prosecution discovery in the Epstein and Maxwell cases. Nothing in the files suggests wrongdoing by the company itself.
Of the 12,139 documents that mention American Express, 8,946 are emails and 2,509 are travel records, mostly itineraries sent through "American Express Travel Service". Roughly 3,000 are substantive non-email records. These include 406 financial records and 46 legal documents: grand jury subpoena riders, DOJ discovery indexes listing "American Express records for Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell", and an FBI subpoena request from May 2007. Only 3 of the emails are automated newsletters. The rest of the lower-signal mentions are incidental, such as a retail refund notice, a market-news item, and a stock analyst note.
Key Highlights
- •Grand jury subpoena materials ask American Express for account applications, opening documents, signature cards and correspondence for specific accounts held individually or jointly. A December 11, 2019 SDNY letter to American Express's Subpoena Response Unit in El Paso, Texas, and a rider covering "ALL OPEN AND CLOSED ACCOUNTS" are also in the files.
- •An FBI fax cover sheet dated 05/15/2007 is headed "Subpoena Request - American Express" and refers to grand jury letters. This shows investigators sought Amex records as early as the original Palm Beach-era investigation.
- •Prosecution discovery indexes list "American Express records for Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell" as Confidential material. They carry Bates ranges such as SDNY_GM_00325755–00328069. A cover letter to Epstein's jail inmate (76318-054) lists American Express records at USAO 000001–000041 among the materials he was given access to.
- •A DOJ file-handling email lists an "American Express" folder among the "Subpoena Returns" from the 2018 SDNY investigation, alongside a Deutsche Bank folder.
- •Thousands of emails are American Express Travel Service itineraries and confirmations. They cover flights and hotel bookings on routes such as New York (JFK), Moscow (Sheremetyevo), Vilnius, Paris and Bucharest, with dates in the 2016–2019 range. The most frequent co-occurring name is Natalia Molotkova (4,137 shared documents), followed by Jeffrey Epstein (3,901) and Lesley Groff (2,746).
- •The "John F. Kennedy" and "Honolulu" connections are most likely travel-itinerary artifacts. The text refers to John F. Kennedy International Airport, not to the president.
- •Ash Gupta, identified as Chief Risk Officer of American Express, appears in a list of professional biographies in several emails. A separate government document on anti-money-laundering enforcement notes an August 2007 cease-and-desist order and a $20 million civil money penalty against American Express International Bank. This is general regulatory context and is not tied to Epstein.
- •Incidental mentions include an Amazon refund notice for '[email protected]' (Epstein's own account), a CNBC newsletter naming Amex among Dow components, an analyst note on a price objective, and a MySpace page ad for a Wynn Las Vegas offer.
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Document Mentions (20 of 12,139)
EFTA00007097 - EFTA00007156
5 mentionsSource: DOJ EFTA Records
luding cover sheet) Facsimile Number: Attn: Name of Office ame Room Telephone From: FBI — PBCRA Name of Office Subject. Subpoena Request - American Express GJ Letters Special Handling Instructions: Date: 05/15/2007 Please deliver as soon as possible Originator's Name: Originator's Facsimile Number:
Page: EFTA00007125 →luding cover sheet) Facsimile Number: Attn: Name of Office ame Room Telephone From: FBI — PBCRA Name of Office Subject. Subpoena Request - American Express GJ Letters Special Handling Instructions: Date: 05/15/2007 Please deliver as soon as possible Originator's Name: Originator's Facsimile Number:
Page: EFTA00007125 →luding cover sheet) Facsimile Number: Attn: Name of Office ame Room Telephone From: FBI — PBCRA Name of Office Subject. Subpoena Request - American Express GJ Letters Special Handling Instructions: Date: 05/15/2007 Please deliver as soon as possible Originator's Name: Originator's Facsimile Number:
Page: EFTA00007125 →EFTA00566826.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00566826
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. EFTA00566827 Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resor
PM Arrival Terminal Terminal B Estimated Time 2 Hrs 45 Mins Stops Non-stop Seats 23A, 23B Confirmed Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
EFTA00323334.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00323334
5 Arrival Terminal Terminal 3 Estimated Time 7 Hrs 5 Mins Stops Non-stop Seats Unassigned Confirmed Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
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EFTA00324355.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00324355
ondon, London Heathrow 09:30 PM 09:30 AM / 20 Jun 2016 Terminal 4 Terminal 3 7 Hrs Non-stop Unassigned Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your EFT
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
EFTA00321881.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00321881
Hong Kong, Hong Kong International 09:10 PM 11:35 PM Terminal 1 Terminal 1 2 Hrs 25 Mins Non-stop 39A Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
EFTA00324968.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00324968
emetyevo Vilnius, Vilnius 08:45 AM 10:20 AM Terminal E - lntemational 1 Hr 35 Mins Non-stop Unassigned Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
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EFTA00324860.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00324860
website below to download and install this free software. EFTA00324861 http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
International Milan, Malpensa 08:30 PM 10:40 AM/ 24 May 2016 Terminal 1 Terminal 1 8 Hrs 10 Mins "lop Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
EFTA00319452.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00319452
national New York, John F Kennedy International 09:32 AM 12:09 PM Terminal 5 2 Hrs 37 Mins Non-stop 8D Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
EFTA00532682.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00532682
PM Arrival Terminal Terminal B Estimated Time 2 Hrs 45 Mins Stops Non-stop Seats 23A, 23B Confirmed Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
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EFTA00320625.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00320625
ving 02:55 PM Arrival Terminal Terminal B Estimated Time 2 Hrs 45 Mins Stops Non-sto Seats Confirmed Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
EFTA00320633.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00320633
ach, Palm Beach International New York La Guardia, La Guardia 12:10 PM 02:55 PM Terminal B 2 Hrs 45 Mins Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
EFTA00321033.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00321033
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatireadstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
w York, John F Kennedy International 11:48 PM 05:54 AM / 19 Aug 2016 Terminal 5 4 Hrs 6 Mins Non-stop • Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
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EFTA00320560.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00320560
ing 02:55 PM Arrival Terminal Terminal B Estimated Time 2 Hrs 45 Mins Stops Non-stop Seats Confirmed Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
EFTA00325775.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00325775
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
PM Arrival Terminal Terminal 8 Estimated Time 4 Hrs 24 Mins Stops Non-stop Seats 15E, 15F Confirmed Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
EFTA00320097.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00320097
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
04:04 PM Arriving 07:00 PM Estimated Time 2 Hrs 56 Mins Stops Non-stop Seats Unassigned Waitlisted Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
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EFTA00320790.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00320790
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
national Albuquerque, Albuquerque International 08:00 PM 10:57 PM Terminal 5 4 Hrs 57 Mins Non-stop MI Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
EFTA00318261.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00318261
Schiphol Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International 10:05 AM 12:05 PM Terminal 2A 2 Hrs Non-stop Unassigned Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
EFTA00322098.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00322098
8:50 AM Departure Terminal Terminal 2 Estimated Time 2 Hrs 10 Mins Stops Non-stop Seats IN Confirmed Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
ader. Refer to website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. EFTA00322099 Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resor
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EFTA00532679.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00532679
PM Arrival Terminal Terminal B Estimated Time 2 Hrs 45 Mins Stops Non-stop Seats 23A, 23B Confirmed Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html EFTA00532680 Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
EFTA00320168.pdf
2 mentionsEFTA00320168
website below to download and install this free software. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html EFTA00320170 Thank you for choosing American Express Travel Service and have a pleasant trip. Please be advised that certain mandatory hotel-imposed charges, including, but not limited to, daily resort or facility f
ie, Cyril E King Airport Miami, Miami International 04:04 PM 07:00 PM 2 Hrs 56 Mins Non-stop Unassigned Entry and Exit Information for Travel American Express strongly recommends that you periodically review www.Visacentral.com/amex for the most up to date and accurate entry/exit requirements for your tra
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Connected Entities(20 of 9,120)
NM
Natalia Molotkova
PersonAmerican Express Centurion Relationship Manager who handled travel arrangements for Jeffrey Epstein
4,137 docs4,137 co-mentions
Jeffrey Epstein
PersonAmerican sex offender and financier (1953–2019)
3,901 docs3,901 co-mentions
John F. Kennedy
PersonPresident of the United States from 1961 to 1963 (1917–1963)
3,801 docs3,801 co-mentions
Lesley Groff
PersonExecutive assistant to Jeffrey Epstein (2001-2019)
2,746 docs2,746 co-mentions
Honolulu
LocationCity in and county seat of Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States, that is also the capital city of Hawaii
2,271 docs2,271 co-mentions
Phoenix
LocationSeat of Maricopa County, largest city in, and capital of, the State of Arizona, United States
2,108 docs2,108 co-mentions
George W. Bush
PersonPresident of the United States from 2001 to 2009
2,086 docs2,086 co-mentions
Bank of Hawaii
OrganizationBank of Hawaii, regional bank headquartered in Honolulu
1,728 docs1,728 co-mentions
John F Kennedy International
LocationAirport in New York City, United States
1,609 docs1,609 co-mentions
W. Behrend Dr
LocationNER extraction error: this is a street address (2401 W. Behrend Dr, Phoenix, AZ - American Express Centurion Travel Service), not a person
1,556 docs1,556 co-mentions
Prince Charles
PersonKing of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms since 2022 (born 1948)
1,506 docs1,506 co-mentions
Delta Air Lines
OrganizationAirline in the United States (1929–present)
1,158 docs1,158 co-mentions
Karyna Shuliak
PersonBelarusian dentist, Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend and named heir to his estate
1,136 docs1,136 co-mentions
Hawaii
LocationState of the United States of America
1,123 docs1,123 co-mentions
Charles De Gaulle
LocationAirport in Paris, France
1,111 docs1,111 co-mentions
Bella Klein
PersonAmerican accountant and assistant to Jeffrey Epstein
1,075 docs1,075 co-mentions
American Airlines
OrganizationMajor airline of the United States
1,046 docs1,046 co-mentions
Air France
OrganizationFlag-carrier and largest airline in France
886 docs886 co-mentions
Aeroflot
OrganizationFlag carrier of Russia
854 docs854 co-mentions
Charlotte Amalie
LocationCapital and largest city of the United States Virgin Islands
803 docs803 co-mentions