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FinCEN I Financial Crimes Enforcement Network United Saws Department dike rt.:gouty 6L9048051000LE:VS8 BSAR Transcript BSA: 31000150840679 and DCN: Filing Information Type of Report Initial Report Filing Date 07/19/2019 Received Date 07/19/2019 Entry Date 07/22/2019 Submission Method Electronic batch filing Subject Information Subject 1 of 4 EPSTEIN Role Subject Subject Type Purchaser/Sender Individual/Organization Individual Last(or Entity) Name EPSTEIN First Name JEFFREY Middle Name E Gender Type Male Date of Birth 1i SSN/ITIN Form(s) of Identification Identification 1 of 2 Identification Type Driver's license/State ID Identification Number Issuing State Code VI Issuing State Virgin Islands, U.S. Issuing Country Code VI Identification 2 of 2 Identification Type Passport Identification Number 469911707 Issuing Country Code US Address(es) Address 1 of 2 Address Type Subject permanent/mailing address Street Address RED HOOK PLAZA QTR 8-3 RED HOOK PLAZA QTR 8-3 - Enhanced City ST THOMAS ST THOMAS - Enhanced State VI VI - Enhanced ZIP Code 00802 Page 1 The enclosed mformation was collected and disseminated under provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (the SSA) and U.S. Department of the Treasury regaations implementing the BSA. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. et seq.: 31 CFR Chapter X. The mformation a sensitive m nature and is to be treated accadingly The information may be used only fa a purpose consistent with a crrnmat. tax. or regulatory mvestigation or proceeding. or in the conduct of mtelligence or countermtelligence activities. incluemg analysis. to protect against mtemational terrorism. See 31 U S.C. 5311. The information cannot be further released. disseminated. disclosed. or transmitted without prior approval of the Director of Financial Crimes Enforcement Netwakor his authorized delegate. Suspicious activity reports filed under the GSA must be treated with particular care given that they contain unsubstantiated allegations of paystle criminal activity. akin to confidential informant tips. Unauthorized release of information collected older the BSA may result in criminal or civil sanctions. EFTA01656500  FinCEN I Financial Crimes Enforcement Network United Saws Dcpattmatt et rite Treasury 6L90V8051.000IC VS9 BSAR Transcript BSA: 31000150840679 and DCN: Subject Information 00802 - Enhanced Country VI US - Enhanced Address 2 of 2 Address Type Subject permanent/mailing address Street Address 6100 RED HOOK QUARTER B-3 6100 RED HOOK QUARTER B-3 - Enhanced City ST THOMAS ST THOMAS - Enhanced State VI VI - Enhanced ZIP Code 00802 00802 - Enhanced Country VI US - Enhanced Phone Number(s) Phone Number 1 of 2 Type Work Number (340) 775-2525 Phone Number 2 of 2 Type Residence Number (340) 776-8100 Occupation/Type of Business INVESTMENT BUSINESS CONSULTAN Corroborative Statement to No Filer Relationship to Reporting Institution TIN 660183103 InsUtution(s) Relationship of Subject Customer. Yes Affected Account(s) Account 1 of 6 Account Number 7171030966 Financial Institution TIN 660183103 Account 2 of 6 Account Number 7191415759 Financial Institution TIN 660183103 Account 3 of 6 Account Number 72110096827 Financial Institution TIN 660183103 Account 4 of 6 Account Number 7171030966 Page 2 The enclosed riformatico was colected and disseminated under provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (the SSA) and U.S. Department of the Treasury regulations implementing the BSA. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. et seq.: 31 CFA Chyle; X. The nformation is sensitive n nature and is to be treated accadingly. The information may be used only Ice a purpose con ustent with a crime* tax. or regulatory rive:ligation or proceeding. or in the conduct of ntelligence or counterntelligence activities. induct-5g analysis. to protect against nternational terrorism. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. The information cannot be further released. disseminated. disclosed. or transmitted without pith approval of the Director of Friancial Crates Enforcement Network or his authorized derogate_ Suspicious activity reports fled under the BSA must be treated with particular care given that they contain unsubstantiated allegations of passible criminal activity. akin to ccnklenbal informant tips- Unauthorized release of information collected wider the BSA may result in criminal or civil sanctions. EFTA01656501  FinCEN Financial Crimes Enforcement Network United Stain Department cif the rtabuty 6L90V805[000L£ VS8 BSAR Transcript BSA: 31000150840679 and DCN: Subject Information Financial Institution TIN 660183103 Account 5 of 6 Account Number 7191415759 Financial Institution TIN 660183103 Account 6 of 6 Account Number 72110096827 Financial Institution TIN 660183103 Role Subject Subject Type Payee/Receiver Individual/Organization Organization Last(or Entity) Name F T REAL ESTATE INC EIN 660695228 Address(es) Address 1 of 3 Address Type Subject permanent/mailing address Street Address 6100 RED HOOK QUARTER B-3 6100 RED HOOK QUARTER B-3 - Enhanced City ST THOMAS ST THOMAS - Enhanced State VI VI - Enhanced ZIP Code 00802 00802 - Enhanced Country VI US - Enhanced Address 2 of 3 Address Type Subject permanent/mailing address Street Address 6100 RED HOOK QUATERS SUITES 6100 RED HOOK QUATERS SUITES - Enhanced City ST THOMAS ST THOMAS - Enhanced State VI VI - Enhanced ZIP Code 00802 00802 - Enhanced Country VI US - Enhanced Page 3 The enclosed mformatis was caected and disseminated under provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (Me SSA) and U.S. Department of the Treasury regaations implementing the BSA. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. et seq.: 31 CFR Chapter X. The mformation a sensitive m nature and is to be treats accadingly The information may be used only for a purpose con ustent with a crrnmat. tax. or regulatory mvestigation or proceeding. or in the conduct of mtelligence or countermtelligence activities. inclueng analysis, to protect against mtemational terrorism. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. The information cannot be further released. disseminated. disclosed. or transmitted without prior approval of the Director of Financial ernes Enforcement Network or he authorized delegate. Suspicious activity reports filed under the GSA must be treated with particular care given that they contain unsubstantiated allegations of peastle criminal actmty. akin to ccofidenhal informant tips. Unauthorized release of infamatmn collected wider the OSA may rezult in criminal or civil :webs:. EFTA01656502  FinCEN I Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Wuxi Scales Department d the Tumefy 6L90V805LOONC VS8 BSAR Transcript BSA: 31000150840679 and DCN: Subject Information Address 3 of 3 Address Type Subject permanent/mailing address Street Address RED HOOK PLAZA QTR B-3 RED HOOK PLAZA QTR B-3 - Enhanced City ST THOMAS ST THOMAS - Enhanced State VI VI - Enhanced ZIP Code 00802 00802 - Enhanced County VI US - Enhanced NAICS Code 530000 Phone Number(s) Phone Number 1 of 2 Type Facsimile Number (340) 779-2528 Phone Number 2 of 2 Type Work Number (340) 779-2525 Occupation/Type of Business REAL ESTATE RENTAL LEASING Relationship to Reporting Institution TIN 660183103 Instrtution(s) Relationship of Subject Customer. Yes Affected Account(s) Account 1 of 2 Account Number 7171030966 Financial Institution TIN 660183103 Account 2 of 2 Account Number 7171030966 Financial Institution TIN 660183103 Subject 3 of 4 : LAUREL INC Role Subject Subject Type Purchaser/Sender Individual/Organization Organization Last(or Entity) Name LAUREL INC EIN 660776877 Form(s) of Identification Identification Type Driver's license/State ID Address(es) Address 1 of 2 Address Type I Subject permanent/mailing address Page 4 The enclosed nformatico was collected and disseminated under provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (Me BSA) and U.S. Department of the Treasury regaations implementing the BSA. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. et seq.: 31 CFR Chapter X. The nformation a sensitive n nature and is to be treated accadingly. The information may be used only for a purpose consistent with acrmnal, tax. or regulatory investigation or proceeding. or in the conduct of ntelligence or countermtelligence activities. inclueng analysis. to protect against nternational terrorism. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. The information cannot be further released. disseminated. disclosed. or transmitted without prior approval of the Director of Feancial Crates Enforcement Networkor his authorized delegate. Suspicious activity reports filed under the BSA must be treated with particular care given that they contain unsubstantiated allegations of passible criminal activity. akin to confidential informant tips. Unauthorized release of information collected wider the BSA may result in criminal or civil sanctions. EFTA01656503  FinCEN I Financial Crimes Enforcement Network United Stan peps fluent of the rt.:gouty 6L90V8051.00018.VSO BSAR Transcript BSA: 31000150840679 and DCN: Subject Information Street Address RED HOOK PLAZA QTR B-3 RED HOOK PLAZA QTR B-3 - Enhanced City ST THOMAS ST THOMAS - Enhanced State VI VI - Enhanced ZIP Code 00802 00802 - Enhanced Country VI US - Enhanced Address 2 of 2 Address Type Subject permanent/mailing address Street Address 6100 RED HOOK QTR B3 6100 RED HOOK QTRS - Enhanced City ST Thomas ST THOMAS - Enhanced State VI VI - Enhanced ZIP Code 00802 00802-1348 - Enhanced Country VI US - Enhanced NAICS Code 561110 Phone Number(s) Phone Number 1 of 2 Type Residence Number (340) 775-2525 Phone Number 2 of 2 Type Work Number (340) 775-2525 Occupation/Type of Business Office Administrative Services Relationship to Reporting Institution TIN 660183103 Institution(s) Relationship of Subject Customer. Yes Affected Account(s) Account 1 of 2 Account Number 7211096827 Financial Institution TIN 660183103 Account 2 of 2 Account Number 7211096827 Page 5 The enclosed reformation was caected and disseminated under provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (the SSA) and U.S. Department of the Treasury reguLations imigementing the BSA. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. et seq.: 31 CFR Chapter X. The nformation a sensitive ti nature and is to be treated accadingty. The information may be used only fa a purpose consistent with acrmna tax. or regulatory nvestigation or proceeding. or in the conduct of intelligence or counterntelligence activities. incluctn analysis. to protect against nternational terrorism. See 31 U S.C. 5311. The information cannot be further released. disseminated. disclosed. or transmitted without prior approval of the Director of Friancial Craws Enforcement Netwakor he authorized delegate. Suspicious activity reports filed under the GSA must be treated with particular care given that they contain unsubstantiated allegations of paystale criminal activity. akin to confidential informant tips. Unauthorized release of infamaton collected wider the BSA may result in criminal or civil sanctions. EFTA01656504  FinCEN I Financial Crimes Enforcement Network United Saes Department d the f tasty 6L90V805 WOO IC VS9 BSAR Transcript BSA: 31000150840679 and DCN: Subject Information Financial Institution TIN 660183103 Sulject •f :MICHELLES IRANSPORF•TI'NC'M' NY LLC Role Subject Subject Type Payee/Receiver Individual/Organization Organization Last(or Entity) Name MICHELLES TRANSPORTATION COMPANY LLC EIN 660698781 Address(es) Address 1 of 2 Address Type Subject permanent/maiting address Street Address LITTLE SAINT JAMES ISLAND LITTLE SAINT JAMES ISLAND - Enhanced City ST THOMAS ST THOMAS - Enhanced State VI VI - Enhanced ZIP Code 00802 00802 - Enhanced Country VI US - Enhanced Address 2 of 2 Address Type Subject permanent/mailing address Street Address 6100 RED HOOK QUARTER B-3 6100 RED HOOK QUARTER B-3 - Enhanced City ST THOMAS ST THOMAS - Enhanced State VI VI - Enhanced ZIP Code 00802 00802 - Enhanced Country VI US - Enhanced NAICS Code 483114 Phone Number(s) Phone Number 1 of 2 Type Facsimile Number (340) 776-2628 Phone Number 2 of 2 Type Work Page 6 The enclosed nformatico was caected and disseminated under provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (the SSA) and U.S. Depatment of the Treasury regaations implementing the BSA. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. et seq.: 31 CFR Chapter X. The nformation a sensitive rt nature and is to be treats accadingly. The information may be used only for a purpose consistent with acrmnal, tax. or regulatory investigation or proceeding. or in the conduct of ntelligence or counterntelligence activities. inclucran analysis. to protect against ntemational terrorism. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. The information cannot be further released. disseminated. disclosed. or transmitted without prior approval of the Director of Fnancial Cranes Enforcement Network or he authorized delegate. Suspicious activity reports filed under the GSA must be treated with particular care given that they contain unsubstantiated allegations of pas stle criminal activity. akin to ccofidential informant tips. Unauthorized release of information collected wider the BSA may result in criminal or civil sanctions. EFTA01656505  FinCEN I Financial Crimes ofEnforcement Network Dollard Sacs Departmait the Ticanuty 6L90V805[0001£ VS8 BSAR Transcript BSA: 31000150840679 and DCN: Subject Information Number (340) 775-2525 Occupation/Type of Business WATER TRANSPORTATION Relationship to Reporting Institution TIN 660183103 Institution(s) Relationship of Subject Customer. Yes Affected Account(s) Account 1 of 2 Account Number 7191415759 Financial Institution TIN 660183103 Account 2 of 2 Account Number 7191415759 Financial Institution TIN 660183103 Suspicious Activity Information Amount Involved $1,740,000 Date or Date Range of Activity 06/25/2018 - 03/29/2019 Money laundering Suspicious EFT/wire transfers Suspicious concerning the source of funds Suspicious use of multiple accounts Transaction out of pattern for customer(s) Other suspicious activities Transaction with no apparent economic, business, or lawful purpose Financial instrument or Funds transfer payment mechanism Activity Location Financial Institution Locatior 1 of 1 No Branch Activity Involved Yes Type of Financial Institution Depository institution Primary Regulator FDIC RSSD Number 510871 Legal Name FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO EIN 660183103 Address Address Type Address where transaction occurred Street Address 1519 PONCE DE LEON AVENUE 1519 AVE PONCE DE LEON - Enhanced City SAN JUAN SAN JUAN - Enhanced State PR PR - Enhanced ZIP Code 009080146 Page 7 The enclosed nformatico was caected and disseminated under provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (the SSA) and U.S. Department of the Treasury regOations implementing the BSA. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. et seq.: 31 CFR Chapter X. The nformation a sensitive n nature and is to be treats accadingly The information may be used only for a purpose con ustent with a crtnnal. tax. or regulatory nvestigation or proceeding. or in the conduct of ntelligence or counterntelligence activities. inclucren analysis. to protect against ntemational terrorism. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. The information cannot be further released. disseminated. disclosed. or transmitted without prior approval of the Director of Fnancial Crates Enforcement Network or his authorized delegate. Suspicious activity reports filed under the GSA must be treated with particular care given that they contain unsubstantiated allegations of paystle criminal activity. akin to ccofidenhal informant tips. Unauthorized release of information collected wider the BSA may rezult in criminal or civil sanctions. EFTA01656506  FinCEN I Financial Crimes Enforcement Network United Saes Deparunau of the Emory 6L90V8051000IC VS9 BSAR Transcript BSA: 31000150840679 and DCN: Activity Location 00909-1732 - Enhanced Country PR US - Enhanced Internal Control File Number 2019-05-000722-000 Filer Information Primary Regulator FDIC Filer Name FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO EIN 660183103 Address Address Type Reporting party address Street Address 1519 PONCE DE LEON AVENUE 1519 AVE PONCE DE LEON - Enhanced City SAN JUAN SAN JUAN - Enhanced State PR PR - Enhanced ZIP Code 009080146 00909-1732 - Enhanced Country PR US - Enhanced Type of Financial Institution Depository institution RSSD Number 510871 Internal control/file number 2019-05-000722-000 Contact for Assistance Full Name COMPLIANCE Phone Number (787) 993-5150 Phone Type Work Law Enforcement Information No Law Enforcement Information Available Narrative Our Compliance Department received a referral to verify the existence of any suspicious activity being perpetrated against customer Laurel Inc. The customer was referred by our ASSIST Monitoring Unit after performing the Daily Newspaper Review and noticing negative news regards the customer authorized signers (sex offenders). This revision covers the transactions processed from May 1, 2018 to June 9, 2019.The customer maintains twenty-five (25) accounts relationship with FirstBank which are listed Page 8 The enclosed mformaticm was collected and disseminated under provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (Me SSA) and U.S. Department of the Treasury regdations implementing the BSA. See 31 U S C. 5311. et seq.: 31 CFR Chapter X. The mformation a sensitive m nature and is to be treats accadingty. The information may be used only fa a purpose consistent with acrmna tax. or regulatory mvestigation or proceeding. or in the conduct of mtelligence or countermtelligence activities. incluctIg analysis. to protect against mtemational terrorism. See 31 U. S.C. 5311. The information cannot be further released. disseminated. disclosed. or transmitted without prior approval of the Director of Financial Crimes Enforcement Netwakor he authorized delegate. Suspicious activity reports filed under the GSA must be treated with particular care given that they contain unsubstantiated allegations of psastle criminal activity. akin to ccofidential informant tips. Unauthorized release of information collected older the BSA may result in criminal or civil :miens:. EFTA01656507  FinCEN Financial Crimes Enforcement Network L laud Scams Dept uitent of the Ttanuty 6L90V8091000IX:VS9 BSAR Transcript BSA: 31000150840679 and DCN: Narrative on Exhibit-A. Due to the extension of the customer relationship and the type of referral (signers related to sex offenders found on negative news) this case will be divided on three (3) separate cases, 2019-05-000717; 2019-05-00720 and the present case under 2019-05-000722. Which analyzed eight (8) accounts for the customer relationship.The accounts evaluated under this case were opened at our FirstBank Plaza (721), East End Plaza (717) and Waterfront (719) all branches located at USVI.Laurel IncJ Epstein Virgin Island foundation Inc (T/A Enhance Education). The Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation is a private science foundation at Harvard University with a $30 million gift to the university. The Program for Evolutionary Dynamics is considered the first department of its kind to study the evolution of molecular biology with the sole use of mathematics. The Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation is also known for giving one of the largest amounts of funding to individual scientists around the world.IGO Company LLC (American Yacht Harbor).Jeepers Inc.F T Real Estate inc.Thomas World Air LLC.Michelles Transportation Co LLC;As per information in our system applications and data bases, the individuals or entity hold no banking relationships in our FirstBank Florida and/or Puerto Rico regions.We conducted a search on the internet and to validate any negative news, information, or articles for the customer and various articles with negative information were found; (i) Daily Beast, April 16, 2019. Billionaire Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein Secret Charity (ii) New York Post, May 9, 2019, Billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein illegally building Virgin Islands compound; (iii) New York Post, October 9, 2016, The sex slave scandal that exposed pedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein (iv) Opensecrets news; December 4, 2018, Billionaire sex offender Epstein gave heavily to democrats, until he did not; among others.According to the referral documents two (2) suspicious incoming wire transfers were processed in customer account 7211096827 for which we were not able to establish purpose; service rendered. As per the referral the first suspicious transaction was processed on October 24, 2017 for 5225,000.00 and the second transaction was processed on September 28, 2018 for $180,000.00. The total suspicious amount for this referral was $405.000.00. In addition was included negative news/ information regards our customer for sex offender and bad news found.We reviewed our customer accounts relationship to validate any suspicious activity and following are the observations.Commercial checking account 7211096827No cash or check deposit was processed; three (3) incoming funds wire transfers were processed for S580,000.00. These transactions were processed from September 28, 2018 to March 29, 2019 and all the transactions were originated by HBRK ASSOCIATES, INC. We performed an internet search for this company and was found that the NAIC code assigned (541990) was defined as all other professional, scientific and technical services; however we were not able to find the exact line of business for the company.One (1) check was negotiated for $300.00 payable to Government of the USVI and one (1) Automated Clearing House (ACH ) debit for Page 9 The enclosed mformation was colected and disseminated under provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (the SSA) and U.S. Department of the Treasury regaations implementing the BSA. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. et seq.: 31 CFR Chapter X. The mformation is sensitive m nature and is to be treated accordingly. The information may be used only foe a purpose con ustent with a crrnmat. tax. or regulatory mvestigation or proceeding. or in the conduct of mtelligence or countermtelligence activities. inclueng analysis, to protect against mtemational terrorism. See 31 U.S.C. 5311. The information carnet be further released. disseminated. disclosed. or transmitted without prior approval of the Director of Financial Crates Enforcement Network or he authorized delegate. Suspicious activity reports filed under the BSA must be treated with particular care given that they contain unsubstantiated allegations of paasiale criminal actmty. akin to confidential informant tips. Unauthorized release of information collected wider the BSA may recult in criminal or civil sanction:. EFTA01656508  FinCEN Financial Crimes Enforcement Network United Scams Departmatt d the Debut)? 6L90V8051000IX:VSEI • BSAR Transcript BSA: 31000150840679 and DCN: Narrative $196,673.56 payable to Palm Beach Tax.Commercial checking account 7171018893No cash or check deposit was processed; two (2) ACH credits were processed for 50.23 and three (3) incoming funds wire transfers totaling $298,626.14 issued by J EpsteinVirgin Island Foundation (account at The Bank of New York Mellon the reference include in the transaction was Pershing LLC) and from Education Advance ($50,000.00) (account at JP Morgan Chase; the reference included was returned donation. No other detail was available.Nineteen (19) checks were negotiated totaling $212,494.54. The highest check amount processed was for $50,000.00 to National Crime Victor Bar Association. Other checks processed were payable to Edge Foundation Inc, Joshua Bach, S LSJE LLC, American Express, Travelers among others.Two (2) outgoing funds wire transfer was processed for $13,535.99 both transactions payable to Peninsula Property Management located at 521 Harbor City Boulevard Melbourne Florida USA; as per the instructions included were rent payments.Commercial checking account 7171030625; 7171030636As per our evaluation no alert or suspicious activity was observed in the review period. The transactions processed in the period are available on file.Commercial checking account 7171030966No cash or check deposit was processed; one (1) ACH credit was observed for $18,500.00 issued by Alpha Group Capital and two (2) incoming funds wire transfers were processed for $840,000.00. According to our system applications both transactions were originated by David J. Mitchell with address at USA. No instructions or details were included. We performed a search on internet and was found a possible match with David J. Mitchell; Chief Executive Officer and President of CenterPoint Corp. since January 24, 2002 and performs policy making functions. Mr. Mitchell has been a partner of Petherton Capital Corporation since March 1992. He founded Mitchell and Company, Ltd., in January 1991 and has been its President since its inception. He has been Managing Partner of Las Vegas Land Partners LLC since June 2004. In 2004, he became Managing Members of MandM Advisors LLC. The listed corporation address is at 18 Est 50 Street 10 Floor New York NY USA.Two (2) ACH debits were processed for $524.00 payable to New York State Department of Finance. Also one (1) outgoing funds wire transfer was processed for $75,000.00 payable to VIBT Inc. The transaction was identified as a donation. The company address is at 1246 Queen Cross Christiansted and was organized as a promotion of international understanding; promotion of grow and development of commerce and industry in the USVI.One (1) debit memo was processed for S25,015.00 as per our applications was these funds were a charitable donation to VIBT Inc (through the purchase of manager check 5304 on October 1, 2018). Accordi