EFTA00174993.pdf

From: ' . (CID) (FBI)" •< > To: "I . (NY) (FBI)" <I (NY) (FBI)" Subject: Fw: Re: International Travel Request for Approval Date: Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:14:40 +0000 Importance: Normal Your operational travel has been approved. Please use EAN 579119.1 Program RI; subprogram: RI Good luck and safe travels. From: . (CID) (FBI) Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:55 AM To: (CID) (FBI) < Subject: RE: Re: International Travel Request for Approval Thank you. Use the CAC EAN? On Oct 6, 2020 1:57 PM. " Approved. (CID) (FBI)" > wrote: From: . (CID) (FBI) < Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:28 PM To: (CID) (FBI) Subject: Fwd: Re: International Travel Request for Approval Hi NY's response is they plan on interviewing the witness over a three day period. The witness is represented by counsel and two AUSAs will be traveling with NY personnel. If they finish earlier, they will leave earlier. "Witness was a part of Epstein and Maxwell's circle for several years, so we anticipate the witness being able to provide a lot of information. Specifically, the witness was the former personal assistant of Maxwell and is believed to be an eyewitness of certain sex abuse perpetrated against the sole statutory victim in our investigation. We were hoping to gather as much information in one visit as possible." Please let me know if that will suffice or if you need additional information. Best, Forwarded message From: " . (NY) (FBI)" < > Date: Oct 6, 2020 11:47 AM Subject: Re: International Travel Request for Approval To: ' . (CID) (FBI)" < > Cc: ' (NY) (FBI)" c Good morning, EFTA00174993 We would be landing on Tuesday in the UK — we would be traveling with 2 AUSAs. The plan is to interview the witness, who is represented by counsel, over a 3 day period. The witness did not want to discuss anything at length over video conference. The witness was a part of Epstein and Maxwell's circle for several years, so we anticipate the witness being able to provide a lot of information. Specifically, the witness was the former personal assistant of Maxwell and is believed to be an eyewitness of certain sex abuse perpetrated against the sole statutory victim in our investigation. We were hoping to gather as much information in one visit as possible. And of course, if we were able to finish with the witness in a shorter time span, we would make arrangements to leave earlier. Special Agent FBI New York Field Office Child Exploitation/Human Trafficking C: From: . (CID) (FBI) < Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 10:58 AM To: . (NY) (FBI) < > Cc: (NY) (FBI) <->; Subject: Fw: International Travel Request for Approval . (CID) (FBI) < > Good morning, Your request for funding for operational travel was forwarded to the UC for approval. The UC is asking for additional justification for the length of travel requested. Please respond with why you are requesting the length of time requested below. Thank you. Best, From: . (CID) (FBI) < Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7:15 AM To: (CID) (FBI) < > Subject: Fw: International Travel Request for Approval Hi Requesting approval for the below operational travel for NYFO. October 12 through October 17. Flight: $600 Baggage: $60 Lodging: $303 plus taxes ($1212) MIE: $185 ($1017.50) Taxi/Transport: $100 Parking: $100 EFTA00174994 Total: $3089.50 (2 People - $6179) They are looking to travel to interview a witness in the Epstein/Maxwell investigation who may provide information that is testimonial. Please let me know if you need anything additional from me. Thank you, Forwarded message From: " . (NY) (FBI)" < > Date: Sep 30, 2020 3:56 PM Subject: RE: International Travel Question and Request To: " (CID) (FBI)" < Cc: (CID) (FBI)" < > =, thanks for the update and your help with this. M, below is the cost estimate for the trip to the UK. When I last spoke with =, he mentioned that we did not have EAN numbers yet for FY21. We are looking to travel October 12 through October 17. Flight: $600 Baggage: $60 Lodging: $303 plus taxes ($1212) MIE: $185 ($1017.50) Taxi/Transport: $100 Parking: $100 Total: $3089.50 (2 People - $6179) Thanks, Special Agent FBI New York Field Office Child Exploitation/Human Trafficking C: From: (CID) (FBI) < > Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 7:59 AM To: . (NY) (FBI) < > Cc: ) Subject: Re: International Travel Question and Request Hi (CID) (FBI) < > From a financial standpoint it shouldn't be a problem at all. All we need is a good cost estimate to run up the chain for approval. As far as traveling goes...as long as your division SAC and IOD approve then you will be good to go. I will be leaving the unit soon and SSA Kane (cc'd) will be taking over next week. Be sure to include her on the cost estimate email. Let us know if you need anything else. EFTA00174995 Take care, SSA Wade Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking Unit FBIHQ/CID/VCS (Cell) (Office) 410-981-8712 (Fax) From: (NY) (FBI) 'cl M> Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2020 12:19 PM To: (CID) (FBI) < > Cc: 1< Subject: International Travel Question and Request Hey= I wanted to reach out about traveling internationally. MI and I, along with 2 AUSAs from SDNY were hoping to travel to London back in March to interview an important witness in the Epstein/Maxwell investigation, but due to Covid that was not possible. We spoke with her briefly today via video and she is not comfortable talking at length unless it is in person. What is the possibility of getting approval to travel within the next month or so? Separately, I understand we would also have to get IOD approval? Happy to chat via phone too if you have time. Thanks, Special Agent FBI New York Field Office Child Exploitation/Human Trafficking C: EFTA00174996