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UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE FBI INTERNAL USE ONLY - DO NOT DISSEMINATE EXTERNALLY Template Effective 10-1-2021 'ence Report FBI New York, ID-13 8 February 2022 50D-NY-3027571-INTELPRODS (U) LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE: The information marked (U//LES) in this document is the property of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and is for internal use within the FBI only. Distribution outside the FBI without FBI New York's authorization is prohibited. Precautions should be taken to ensure this information is stored and/or destroyed in a manner that precludes unauthorized access. Information bearing the LES caveat may not be used in legal proceedings without first receiving authorization from the originating office. Recipients are prohibited from subsequently posting the information marked LES on a website on an unclassified network. (U) This document is classified Unclassified//Law Enforcement Sensitive. (U) This document is only for FBI internal use. Do not externally disseminate this product. (U) Tactical Intelligence Report template approved for fiscal year 2022, as of I October 2021. (U//FOUO) Research and Key Findings for Malcolm Grumbridge, a Person of Interest for Alleged Defense Witnesses in the Ghislaine Maxwell Trial (U) Executive Summary (U//LES) FBI New York C-20 is investigating Ghislaine Maxwell in a child sex trafficking investigation based on information regarding several victims reportedly sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in the mid-late 1990s to the early 2000s. Trial started for Ghislaine Maxwell on 29 November 2021 and FBI C-20 received a potential list of defense witnesses on 11 December 2021. FBI New York conducted research on suspected defense witnesses in order to identify the individuals and any derogatory information related to the individuals. This TIR addresses FBI New York Criminal Division Band II Threat — Crimes Against Children. • (U//FOUO) Grumbridge's last known INBOUND US travel occurred on 24 October 2019 • (U/fFOUO) Grumbridge's last known OUTBOUND US travel occurred on 27 October 2019 • (U/fFOUO) Grumbridge is referenced in open source articles as being a Maxwell family associate • (U//FOUO) Grumbridge is referenced in open source articles for being removed as a Solicitor from the Solicitors Regulation Authority due to several rule breaches • (U) A twitter account was identified as being associated to Grumbridge (U) Substantiation (U//LES) Travel records reviewed for Malcolm Grumbridge between 1 January 2000 to 14 December 2021 identified his last known international travel to the United States. FBI INTERNAL USE ONLY - DO NOT DISSEMINATE EXTERNALLY UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 1 EFTA00174150 UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE FBI INTERNAL USE ONLY - DO NOT DISSEMINATE EXTERNALLY • (U//LES) According to TECS travel records matching the subject, Grumbridge last traveled INBOUND on 24 October 2019 from London/Heathrow Intl to John F Kennedy Intl. GBR-United Kingdom issued Passport# with an expiration date of 31 August 2021. (US Customs and Border Patrol I TECS I "Encounter Records of Malcolm Grumbridge" 114 December 2021). • (U//LES) According to TECS travel records matching the subject, Grumbridge last traveled OUTBOUND on 27 October 2019 from John F Kennedy Intl to London/Heathrow Intl. (US Customs and Border Patrol I TECS I "Encounter Records of Malcolm Grumbridge" 1 14 December 2021). (U) Open Source Research for Malcolm Grumbridge on 14 December 2021 identified two articles referencing Grumbride as a Maxwell family associate. • (U) Online News Article o (U) According to the Steeple Times, an online magazine based in the UK, Malcolm Grumbridge was found guilty in 2020 "of a string of rule breaches" after more than four decades of having a legal and business career. The article states Grumbridge has been at the heart of the Maxwell's finances to include acted as the custodian of 44 Kinnerton St in Belgravia, London' The article also states Grumbridge established over 150 companies in total. (Steeple Times I "Grubby Malcolm Grumbridge & Mucky Ghislaine Maxwell" I 5 August 2021 1 www.thesteepletimes.corn/movers- shakers/malcolm-grumbridge-maxwell/). • (U) Online News Article o (U) According to dailymail.com, an online news website, Malcolm Grumbridge is referenced as a Maxwell family associate and has involvement in the Hogarth Group, a company that runs health clubs in West London. (DailyMail I "Ghislaine Maxwell still has connections despite link to Prince Andrew and Jeffery Epstein" I 2 July 20201 www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2904115/Ghislaine-Maxwell-s- link-ssex-scandal-court-papers-involving-Prince-Andrew-Jeffery-Epstein-don-t- stop-having-amazing-social-connections.html). • (U) Online News Article o (U) According to This is Money, a UK based financial website, Malcolm Grumbridge is listed as having involvement with two companies with Kevin Maxwell. The article notes Kevin Maxwell had a "mystery benefactor over payments due on his home." Grumbridge is listed as a Maxwell family friend and lawyer. (This is Money I "Maxwell firms to be struck off register" I 5 August 2005 I www.thisismoney.coadc/money/news/article-1592483/Maxwell-firms-to- be-struck-off-register.html). (U//FOUO) (Analyst Note: The address 44 Kinnerton St in Belgravia, London is a known residence of Ghislaine Maxwell). FBI INTERNAL USE ONLY - DO NOT DISSEMINATE EXTERNALLY UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 2 EFTA00174151 UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE FBI INTERNAL USE ONLY - DO NOT DISSEMINATE EXTERNALLY (U) Grumbridge is referenced in open source articles for being removed as a Solicitor from the Solicitors Regulation Authority due to several rule breaches. • (U) Online News Article o (U) According to the Tatler, a British magazine that focuses on fashion, lifestyle, high society and politics, Malcolm Grumbridge is listed as a legal advisor to the Hogarth Health Club in Chiswich and is referenced as a lawyer. (Tatler I "Where on earth was the British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell? At last, we know" I 3 July 2020 I www.tatler.corn/article/where-on-earth-is-ghislaine-maxwell). • (U) Online News Article o (U) According to The Times, a UK based daily newspaper, Malcolm Grumbridge quit the legal profession in 2020 after admitting to reckless conduct. Grumbridge set up several companies registered to the The Hogarth Group with several linked to Kevin and Ian Maxwell." (The Times I "Disgraced solicitor Malcolm Grumbridge's links to the Maxwells" I 2 August 2021 1 www.thetimes.co.uk/article/disgraced-solicitor-malcolm-grumbridges-links-to- the-maxwells-tst265t2t). • (U) Website o (U) According to https://chiswickcalandar.co.uk, a UK based website, Malcolm Grumbridge was removed from the Roll of Solicitors after an investigation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) because they identified several ears of concern such as: Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, The SRA Accounts Rules 2011, the Solicitors" Accounts Rules 1998 and the SRA Code of Conduct. Grumbridge was accused of failing to check the source of where money was coming from and failing to verify the identity of clients. The SRA stated Grumbridge "failed to behave in a way that maintain the trust the public places in him." (https://chiswickcalandar.co.uk I "Financial dealings of Hogarth Club director Malcolm Grumbridge in the spotlight" I 2 August 2021 1 https://chiswickcalandar.co.uldfinancial-dealings-of-hogarth-club-director- malcolm-grumbridge-in-the-spotlight/). (U) Open source searches identified a Twitter account associated to Grumbridge. • (U) Twitter o (U) According to Twitter, Malcom Grumbridge has a twitter page known as @rotewand, which he joined in February 2009. (Twitter I 8 February 2022 I I see attached IA). b (U) (Analyst Note: Kevin Maxwell and Ian Maxwell are Ghislaine Maxwell's brothers). FBI INTERNAL USE ONLY - DO NOT DISSEMINATE EXTERNALLY UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 3 EFTA00174152 UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE FBI INTERNAL USE ONLY - DO NOT DISSEMINATE EXTERNALLY (U) Biographical information • (WILES) Name: Malcolm Grumbridge . (US Customs and Border Patrol I TECS I "Encounter Records of Malcolm Grumbridge" 1 14 December 2021). • (U//LES) DOB: (US Customs and Border Patrol I TECS I "Encounter Records of Malcolm Grumbridge" 114 December 2021). • (U//LES) Passport: issued in GBR-United Kingdom and expires on 31 August 2021. (US Customs and Border Patrol I TECS I "Encounter Records of Malcolm Grumbridge" 1 14 December 2021). (U) Investigative/Intelligence Gaps UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (U) Malcolm Grumbridge Last Name: GRUMBRIDGE First Name: MALCOLM CHRISTOPHER Binh Date: Encnif Date: 10/27/2019 (U) Source: TECS I Photo I UNCLASSIFIED//FOUR OFFICIAL USE ONLY I UNCLASSIFIED//FOUR OFFICIAL USE 0 h Criteria: Malcolm Gmmbridge: DOB • (U) What is the relationship between Malcolm Grumbridge and Ghislaine Maxwell? • (U) When is the last time Malcolm Grumbridge spoke with Ghislaine Maxwell? • (U) Does Malcolm Grumbridge know any of the victims referenced in the Epstein/Maxwell investigation? FBI INTERNAL USE ONLY - DO NOT DISSEMINATE EXTERNALLY UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 4 EFTA00174153 UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE FBI INTERNAL USE ONLY — DO NOT DISSEMINATE EXTERNALLY UNCLASSIFIED// FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (U) Source Summary Statement (U) Reporting in this Tactical Intelligence Report was derived primarily from TECS (Treasury Enforcement Communications System). All the secured information was collected between 13 December 2021 and 16 December 2021. The reporting was current as of 19 January 2022. (U) Consumers: (U) Approval: (U) FBI New York Field Office prepared this Tactical Intelligence Report. Please direct comments and queries to the New York Intelligence Program at FBI INTERNAL USE ONLY - DO NOT DISSEMINATE EXTERNALLY UNCLASSIFIED//LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE 5 EFTA00174154