Who is Daphne Cales in the Epstein files?

Daphne Cales was a Vice President and Branch Supervisor at Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas who directly handled banking transactions for Jeffrey Epstein's accounts. She worked at the 345 Park Avenue branch and was involved in processing currency exchanges, large withdrawals, and compliance matters related to Epstein's banking relationship with Deutsche Bank.

What role did Daphne Cales play at Deutsche Bank?

Cales served as Vice President and Service Team/Branch Supervisor at Deutsche Bank's 345 Park Avenue office. Her responsibilities included supervising branch staff, processing high-value transactions, coordinating currency exchanges, and participating in KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance procedures.

What transactions did Daphne Cales handle for Jeffrey Epstein?

Documents show Cales processing various transactions including large currency exchanges (USD to euros), cash withdrawals of $40,000, third-party payment arrangements, and coordinating with AFEX for foreign currency services. She also provided guidance on transaction limits and compliance procedures for Epstein's accounts.

Was Daphne Cales involved in compliance reviews of Epstein's accounts?

Yes, emails from 2017-2018 show Cales was copied on KYC remediation communications regarding the 'Southern Financial Relationship' and was believed to have been part of the team managing the basement branch operations at 345 Park Avenue that handled these accounts.

Who is Daphne Cales in the Epstein files?

Daphne Cales was a Vice President and Branch Supervisor at Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas who directly handled banking transactions for Jeffrey Epstein's accounts. She worked at the 345 Park Avenue branch and was involved in processing currency exchanges, large withdrawals, and compliance matters related to Epstein's banking relationship with Deutsche Bank.

What role did Daphne Cales play at Deutsche Bank?

Cales served as Vice President and Service Team/Branch Supervisor at Deutsche Bank's 345 Park Avenue office. Her responsibilities included supervising branch staff, processing high-value transactions, coordinating currency exchanges, and participating in KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance procedures.

What transactions did Daphne Cales handle for Jeffrey Epstein?

Documents show Cales processing various transactions including large currency exchanges (USD to euros), cash withdrawals of $40,000, third-party payment arrangements, and coordinating with AFEX for foreign currency services. She also provided guidance on transaction limits and compliance procedures for Epstein's accounts.

Was Daphne Cales involved in compliance reviews of Epstein's accounts?

Yes, emails from 2017-2018 show Cales was copied on KYC remediation communications regarding the 'Southern Financial Relationship' and was believed to have been part of the team managing the basement branch operations at 345 Park Avenue that handled these accounts.

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Daphne Cales was a Vice President and Branch Supervisor at Deutsche Bank who directly handled banking transactions and compliance matters for Jeffrey Epstein's accounts between at least 2014-2018.

Cales appears throughout the documents as a Deutsche Bank employee actively managing Epstein's banking needs, including processing large currency withdrawals (euros and USD), coordinating third-party transactions, and participating in KYC (Know Your Customer) remediation efforts. The emails show her providing guidance to branch staff on handling Epstein's requests for currency exchanges, cash withdrawals up to $40,000, and international transactions. Many mentions also show her CC'd on compliance-related communications regarding the 'Southern Financial Relationship' and anti-money laundering procedures.

Key Highlights

•Directly processed Jeffrey Epstein's currency exchange requests and large cash withdrawals as Deutsche Bank branch supervisor
•Involved in KYC (Know Your Customer) remediation efforts for Epstein accounts from 2017-2018
•Supervised branch staff handling Epstein transactions at Deutsche Bank's 345 Park Avenue location
•Connected to compliance team managing AML (anti-money laundering) procedures for Epstein accounts

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EFTA01297231.pdf

EFTA01297231

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EFTA_00 170668 EFTA01297232 From: Darnetta Chandler-Johnson Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 4:48 PM To: Cynthia Rodriguez Ct: Stewart Oldfield; Daphne Cales; Patrick Harris; Vaishali-P Mehta Subject: KYC Remediation - Southern Financial Relationship [I] Classification: For Internal use only Hello Cynth

EFTA01298260.pdf

EFTA01298260

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Bradley Gillin Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 9:20 PM To: Vijay-A Sawant; Stewart Oldfield Cc: Richard larossi; Mayur Rathod; Vinita Advani; Daphne Cales Subject: RE: Assistance Required in Rejection of KYC Case#01977698 [I] Classification: For internal use only Vijay, We received confirmation fro

EFTA01345384.pdf

EFTA01345384

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This looks good but $7,500 USD worth of need to confirm but and get back to you Regards, Daphne Cales I think the max of any currency is 57,500. So if they do Euros for pick up it may be more than 57,500 euros. I the branch has gone for the day. I'

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EFTA01345385.pdf

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db/dbcom@DBAMERICAS, Date: 05/12/2014 04:29 PM Subject: Re: document for darren [I] Classification: For internal use only should be. Regards, Daphne Cales (Embedded image moved to file: pic02110.gif) Daphne cales Vice President I Service Team and Branch Supervisor Deutsche Bank Trust Company America

EFTA01345383.pdf

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rency encashment letter.docx" deleted by Margaux Mcgrath/db/dbcom] From: Margaux Mcgrath/db/dbcom To: TheBranch staff/db/dbcom@DBAMERICAS, Cc: Daphne Cales/db/dbcomODBAmericas Date: 05/12/2014 04:48 PM Subject: Re: document for darren [I] Classification: For internal use only Hello all -- please ad

EFTA01345393.pdf

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From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments Amanda Kirby 5/20/201410.4 • AM Daphne Cales 3rd Party Question I pic20920.gif; pic00000.gif classification: For internal use only Ni Daphne, I know that margaux McGrath and had come to you

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EFTA01345543.pdf

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From: Margaux Mcgrath Sent: 5/8/2014 12:11:57 PM To: Irina Yablochnik CC: Amanda Kirby ; Chris Chao ; Paul Morris Stepanian I I; Daphne Cales Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Personal Checking Account Withdrawal - $40k Attachments: pic11248.gif; pic21422.gif; pic02754.gif Classification: Fo

EFTA01345547.pdf

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From: Irina Yablochnik Sent: 5/8/2014 12:19:13 PM To: Margaux Mcgrath Stepanian ; Daphne Cales CC: Amanda Kirby ; Chris Chao ; Paul Morris Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Personal Checking Account Withdrawal - $40k [Il Attachments: pic30681

EFTA01345592.pdf

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heck made out to AFEX for the uSD equivalent or he will need to bring a check with him. Again, let me know if you need anything further. Regards, Daphne Cales (Embedded image moved to file: pic21797.gif) Daphne cales vice President I service Team and Branch supervisor Deutsche Bank Trust Company America

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EFTA01345563.pdf

EFTA01345563

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inal Message From: margaux mcgrath Sent: 05/08/2014 12:11 PM EDT To: Irina Yablochnik Cc: Amanda Kirby; Chris Chao; Paul Morris; vahe Stepanian; Daphne Cales Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Personal Checking Account Withdrawal - 540k [I] Classification: For internal use only Hi Irina, we spoke to Daphne

EFTA01345569.pdf

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From: Margaux Mcgrath Sent: 5/8/2014 4:05:24 PM To: Paul Morris CC: Daphne Cales Subject: Re: JEE EUROS Ill Attachments: pic19944.gif; pic05675.gif; pic05034.gif; pic26439.gif; pic23375.gif ; Vahe Stepanian Classification: Fo

EFTA01345576.pdf

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n it has been processed on dbForce. Let me know if you need anything further. Regards, Daphne tales (Embedded image moved to file: pic09641.gif) Daphne Cales Vice President I Service Team and Branch Supervisor Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas Deutsche Asset & wealth Management 345 Park 10154-0004

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EFTA01345561.pdf

EFTA01345561

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From: IrMa Yablochnik Sent: 5/8/2014 1:19:48 PM To: Daphne Cales CC: Amanda Kirby Mc rath , • Chris Chao I • Margaux ; Paul Morris ; Vahe Stepanian Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Personal Checking Account Wit

EFTA01345586.pdf

EFTA01345586

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From: Margaux Mcgrath Sent: 5/9/2014 11:40:19 AM To: Daphne Cales CC: Vahe Stepanian j; Paul Morris Subject: Re: JEE EUROS Attachments: pic09560.gif; pic20835.gif; pic13694.gif; pic32554.gif; pic29727.gif; pic

EFTA01345549.pdf

EFTA01345549

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From: Margaux Mcgrath Sent: 5/8/2014 12:22:23 PM To: Daphne Cales CC: Vahe Stepanian ; Paul Morris Subject: Fw: JEE EUROS [II Attachments: pic28066.gif; pic00470.gif; SH8RK Stann14050811390.pdt Classificatio

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EFTA01345566.pdf

EFTA01345566

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From: Margaux Mcgrath Sent: 5/8/2014 1:26:31 PM To: Daphne Cales CC: Vahe Stepanian ; Paul Morris Subject: UPDATE Jeffrey Epstein Personal Checking Account Withdrawal - $40k ill Attachments: pic07820.gif; pic

EFTA01345556.pdf

EFTA01345556

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inalMessage--- From: Margaux Mcgrath Sent: 05/08/2014 12:11 PM EDT To: Irina Yablochnik Cc: Amanda Kirby; Chris Chao; Paul Morris; Vahe Stepanian; Daphne Cales Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Personal Checking Account Withdrawal - $40k (II Classification: For internal use only Hi Irina, We spoke to Daphne i

EFTA01345554.pdf

EFTA01345554

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From: Paul Morris Sent: 5/8/2014 1:04:16 PM To: Irina Yablochnik CC: Amanda Kirby I ; Margaux Mcgrath ; Chris Chao Daphne Cales Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Personal Checking Account Withdrawal - $40k [II Attachments: pic09151.gif; pic25284.gif; pic15197.gif Classification

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EFTA01345571.pdf

EFTA01345571

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(Embedded image moved to file: pic00601.gif) Daphne Cales Vice President I Service Team and Branch Supervisor Deutsche Bank Trust company Americas Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management 345 Park Avenue 10154

EFTA00128780.pdf

EFTA00128780

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