EFTA00270001.pdf

Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 02/11/2008 To: Miami From: Miami PB-1 / PBCRA Contact: AFI I. Approved By: Drafted By: Case ID #: 31E-MM-108062-FF (Pending) Title: GENERAL FORFEITURE MATTERS JEFFREY EPSTEIN WSTA - CHILD PROSTITUTION Synopsis: Report status of forfeiture investigation. Details: Investigation has revealed that underage females engaged in sexual activities with JEFFREY EPSTEIN at this residence. AFI has identified property owned by EPSTEIN suitable for forfeiture including real property located at 358 El Brillo Way, Palm Beach, FL which is worth in excess of $6,911,370.00 and had no pending liens as of 3/27/07. EPSTEIN utilized the real property to facilitate sexual activity with the underage females. In addition, EPSTEIN owns two corporate airplanes, a Boeing 727 and a Gulf Stream Aerospace, which he used to travel to and from Palm Beach to commit criminal acts. AFI has met with AUSA on several occasions regarding criminal forfeiture proceedings to be instituted in this case pending indictment of EPSTEIN. AUSA advised that the assets identified above will be indicted. A Lis Pendens will be filed against the real property. Restraining orders will be filed regarding the airplanes as an excessive fines issue may arise which would negate potential storage fees for the government should the court rule for the subject on an excessive fines argument. Writer met with case agent, SA on 2/7/08 who advised that the criminal investigation into activities of JEFFREY EPSTEIN is ongoing. This case is currently pending a prosecutorial decision at the USAO. This is a highly sensitive investigation; therefore the USAO is proceeding accordingly. EFTA00270001