UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE
UNITED STATES POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SERVICE CENTER
May 20, 2020
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278
Attn: Special Agent
Special Agent I=
Enclosed is the Request for Mail Cover template which was submitted to the Criminal
Investigations Service Center by your office. This template is not in compliance
with USPIS policies as stated in Publication 55 Procedures, Mail Cover Requests.
Attached is USPIS Request for Mail Cover template dated September 2011. This is
the only authorized version of the form and method for requesting a mail cover.
In order to request an exception to the above regulations, please reach out to USPIS
Deputy Counsel E llat
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Manager
433 WEST RARMSON STREET ROOM 3255
Oiraoo 0. SOS9S-325S
TELEphoNe: 312-669-5650
FAx 312409-S051
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REQUEST FOR MAIL COVER - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
Complete all sections of the mail cover template below and attach a cover letter on your agency letterhead with an original signature
by your immediate supervisor. These should be placed in an envelope endorsed RESTRICTED INFORMATION. Seal the request in the
envelope, place it in a second envelope, and mail to the CISC. The mail cover request should be addressed as follows:
Criminal Investigations Service Center Manager
Attn: MC Specialist
433 W. Harrison Street, Room 3255
Chicago, IL 60699-3255
For further instructions on mail cover requests submitted by external law enforcement agencies, please see Publication 55, USPS
Procedures for Mail Cover Requests. This publication may be requested by contacting the USPS Mail Covers Unit at 312-669-5673.
AGENCY, REQUESTOR
Law Enforcement Agency Name: FBI
Requester's Official FBI Name: SA
Requester's FBI UNET email address:
Requester's Official Title: Special Agent
Address: 26 Federal Plaza
City: New York
State: New York
Zip+4: 10278
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Field Office: New York
REQUEST
Case ID #:
SOD-NY-3027571
Mall Cover Reference #:
Case URL: Date of Request:
5/13/2020 Number of Days:
30
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REQUEST FOR MAIL COVER - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
SUBJECT
Name: Ghislalne Maxwell
Name: Ghislaine Borgerson
Name: G Max
Address:
City:
State:
Zip+4:
Do others reside or work at the covered address? 0 Yes O No
Do you wish to include them in the requested coverage? Q Yes 0 No
Names of other individuals to exclude from the mail cover (separated by commas):
Scott Borgerson
INDICTMENT
Has the subject been formally changed, i.e., indictment or information, with the offense that is the basis of this mail cover requested?
Q Yes 0 No
• ATTORNEY
a) Does the subject of the investigation have a known attorney? If so, state the attorney's name 0 Yes Q No
and address.
Name: Jeff Paglitica
Address: Unknown
City: Unknown
State:
Zip+4:
b) Is the mail cover subject known to be a judicial officer (e.g. attorney, judge, etc.)? O Yes 0 No
' VIOLATION
State the applicable violation description, statute number, and penalty. If this Involves a fugitive and statute for the warrant Is
Unlawful Flight or Failure to Appear, also state the original charge.
Violation Description, e.g. Wire Fraud: Transport of a minor for the purpose of criminal sexual activiy
Statute, e.g. Title 18 USC 1343: 18 USC 2423
Penalty, e.g. Ten Years: Ten Years
Is this violation a felony with imprisonment more than one year? Q Yes No
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REASONABLE GROUNDS
a) Basis - How has the mail cover subject violated, or is suspected of violating, :he criminal statute? Make a definite statement that
an official investigation into the possible violation of this criminal statute, fugitive search, or asset forfeiture is being conducted and
cite the applicable section(s) of the United States Code or applicable State or Local law. Explain in detail your justification.
Ghislaine Maxwell is part of an ongoing investigation into the sex trafficking of minors. Maxwell is suspected of
transporting a minor and enticing a minor for the purpose of sex. Maxwell is suspected of assisting Jeffrey Epstein in
the sex trafficking of minors.
b) P.irpose - What information do you expect to obtain from the mail cover? How will the mail cover facilitate the investigator,
incliming tie -ocation or property or assets for forfeiture, or the location of a fugitive, e.g. banking information, co-conspirators, etc.'
The FBI anticipates obtaining confirmation of Ghislaine Maxwell using this address.
c) Conrection - If the mail cover subject is not the subject of the investigation, describe the affiliation of the mail cover subject to the
subject of the investigation.
CLASS OF MAIL
Indicate the class
(U//FOUO) Current
documentation
documents must
materials were
materials within
requests. This of mail requested. Justification must be included for other than First Class.
USPS policy guidance for a mail cover in a criminal investigation requires return to the USPS of all
provided by the USPS in a mall cover and prohibits copying and retention of these documents. All
be returned to the USPS within 60 days of the criminal mail cover termination date; the fad that
returned to the USPS must be documented in the investigative file. Per USPS policy, failure to return
60 days of the criminal mail cover termination date may result in a suspension of future mail cover
policy guidance does not apply to a national security mail cover.
Mail ;Personal or business corespordence: Includes Priority Mail (generally over 11 oz.) and Express Mail)
(Parcel Post, bound printed rrateria's, media mail and library mail)
justification for these classes of mail:
(Magazines, newspapers)
(Bulk Business Mail) CU First-Class
1:2 Package Services
t2 International
Provide further
El Period cats
Standard Mail
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
State any special instructions or concerns about this particular request.
SUPERVISOR
Supervisor's Official
Supervisor's FBI
Supervisor's Official
Address:
City:
State:
Ziph-4:
Telephone Number:
rex Number:
Supervises Signature: FBI Name: SSA
UNET email address:
Title: Supervisory Special Agent
26 Federal Plaza
New York
New York
10278
Date: _
(For CISC Internal
Reviewer's Signature: Use Only)
Date:
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External Law Enforcement Agency
REQUEST FOR MAIL COVER
Complete all sections of the mail cover template below and *attach a cover letter on your agency
letterhead with an original signature by your immediate supervisor' These should be placed in an
envelope endorsed RESTRICTED INFORMATION. Seal the request in the envelope, place it in a
second envelope, and mail to the CISC. The mail cover request should be addressed as follows:
CISC Manager
Attn: MC Specialist
433 W Harrison Street, Room 3255
Chicago, IL 60699-3255
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our Mail Covers Unit at 312-669-5673.
1. DATE OF REQUEST 2. TYPE OF REQUEST: 3. NUMBER OF DAYS: Indicate the
number of days requested:
New Request: M 30 days II Extension: • (Complete only ItemItem 13)
Fugitive only:
30 days 0 60 days LI Fugitive: IN (Refer to Item 7)
Forfeiture: • (Refer to Item 8)
4. SUBJECT OF MAIL COVER NAME & ADDRESS: Only one subject address may be requested on each mail cover
name(s), address, and ZIP+4 Code:
above is needed, provide justification. Also, template. Identify the individual(s)
Name(s):
Address:
City:
State & Zip+4:
If coverage of "All Other
indicate any names that
All Names at Subject Address:
Justification: or business(es) to be covered by indicating full
Names" receiving mail at the subject address listed
should be excluded from this request.
0 Yes (provide justification below) 0 No
a) Is the subject of the
b) If the subject of the mail
officer (e.g. judge, magistrate, Yes 0 No
0 No mail cover an attorney? IN
cover is an attorney, are they a judicial
etc.)? 0 Yes
5. INDICTMENT: Has the subject been formally charged, i.e. indictment or information with the offense that is the basis of this
mail cover request? 0 Yes • No
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6. ATTORNEY:
a) Does the subject(s) of the investigation have a known attorney? ❑ Yes ■ No
If so, state the attorney's name and address.
b) If this request involves a fugitive, does the fugitive have a known attorney? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If so, state the attorney's name and address.
7. FUGITIVE: If the cover involves a fugitive, state the fugitives name, aliases, and any relationship between the fugitive and
the mail cover subject.
8. FORFEITURE: If the only purpose of the mail cover is to identify property for forfeiture, state the legal basis for the forfeiture
investigation, including the applicable forfeiture statute.
9. VIOLATION: State the applicable violation description, statute number, and penalty. If this involves a fugitive and the statute
for the warrant is Unlawful Flight or Failure to Appear, also state the original charge.
Violation Description, e.g. Wire Fraud:
Statute, e.g. Title 18 USC 1343:
Penalty, e.g. Ten Years:
Is this violation a felony with imprisonment more than one year? ■ Yes ■ No
10. REASONABLE GROUNDS:
a) Basis - How has the mail cover subject violated, or is suspected of violating, the criminal statute? Make a definite
statement that an official investigation into the possible violation of this criminal statute, fugitive search, or asset
forfeiture is being conducted and cite the applicable section(s) of the United States Code or applicable State or Local
law. Explain in detail your justification.
b) Purpose — What information do you expect to obtain from the mail cover? How will the mail cover facilitate the
investigation, including the location of property or assets for forfeiture, or the location of a fugitive, e.g. banking
information, co-conspirators, etc.?
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c) Connection - If the mail cover subject is not the subject of the investigation, describe the affiliation of the mail cover
subject to the subject of the investigation.
11. CLASS OF MAIL: Indicate the class of mail requested. Justification must be included for other than First Class.
❑ First-Class Mail (Personal or business correspondence: Includes Priority Mail [generally over 11 oz.] and Express
Mail)
❑ Package Services (Parcel Post, bound printed materials, media mail and library mail)
❑ International Mail
Provide further justification for these classes of mail:
❑ Standard Mail (Bulk Business Mail)
Justification:
❑ Periodicals (Magazines, newspapers)
Justification:
12. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: State any special instructions or concerns about this particular request.
13. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION: (For an extension request, complete only the section below.)
At the expiration of the mail cover period, or prior thereto, the requesting authority may request and be granted additional 30-day
periods (60-day periods for fugitives). To ensure there is no gap in the mail cover, the extension request should be submitted a
minimum of 10 days prior to the end of the mail cover. The requesting authority must provide a statement of the investigative
benefits of the mail cover and the anticipated benefits to be derived from its extension. The request for an extension must state
whether the subject has been indicted or an information filed and if the subject is represented by an attorney.
Per Postal Regulations, no mail cover shall remain in force longer than 120 continuous days unless personally approved for
further extension by the Chief Postal Inspector.
(a) MAIL COVER REFERENCE NO.:
(b) State, in detail, how the results of the prior mail cover assisted, or did not assist, the investigation.
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(c) Describe the anticipated benefits to be derived from this mail cover extension.
(d) Regarding the violation under investigation, has the subjects indictment status changed since the previous mail cover
approval? 0 Yes D No
(e) Has the subjects legal representation status changed since the last mail cover alproval? If so, state the nature of the
change, including attorneys name and address. 101 Yes 0 No
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14. AGENCY NAME, REQUESTOR NAME. ADDRESS WHERE MAIL COVER RESULTS SHOULD BE MAILED (with Zip +4
codel. TELEPHONE NUMBER, FAX NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS:
In order to process this request, all fields below are required to be completed (fax and e-mail
are optional fields)
Agency Name:
Is this a law enforcement agency? ❑ Yes LI No
Requester's First Name:
Requester's Last Name:
Requesters Title:
Address:
City/State/Zip+4:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
E-Mail Address:
15. NAME, TITLE, AND SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR AUTHORIZING MAIL COVER REQUEST:
Supervisor's First Name
Supervisor's Last Name
Supervisor's Title
Supervisor's Address:
Supervisor's City/State2ip+4:
Supervisor's Telephone Number.
Supervisor's Signature and Date:
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AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THIS FORM IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CONTACTING THE
MAIL COVERS UNIT Al
AS INFORMATION, ALL COMPLETED MAIL COVER REQUESTS WILL NEED TO BE SENT VIA THE
UNITED STATES MAIL TO THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SERVICE CENTER PER
INSTRUCTIONS AT THE TOP OF THE FIRST PAGE OF THIS TEMPLATE.
(For CISC Internal Use Only)
Reviewer's Initials & Date:
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USPS
PROCEDURES
MAIL COVER
REQUESTS
RESTRICTED INFORMATION
No portion of this document may be reproduced
Publication 55, July 2014
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Publication 55
LISPS Procedures: Mail Cover Reauests — September 2011
1. EXPLANATION
This publication provides instructions to law enforcement agencies requesting a mail cover as part of a
criminal investigation. All conditions and procedures contained in these instructions must be met before a
mail cover can be authorized.
2. DISTRIBUTION
a. Initial. Headquarters, Criminal Investigations Service Center (CISC)
Managers and Inspectors in Charge (INC) receive initial copies.
b. Additional Copies. Only the Inspection Service may issue copies to law enforcement
agencies on a case by case basis.
3. PROTECTION
Publication 55 is a "Restricted Use" Publication. All persons in possession of this document must ensure
that it is secured at all times. Its reproduction is prohibited.
4. COMMENTS
Address comments and questions to:
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Office of Counsel
475 L'Enfant Plaza, Room 3341
Washington, DC 20260-2100
This publication is effective upon receipt.
ie os aInspector
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Content
4. I. Summary
A. Policy Statement 4.
B. Definitions 4.
C. Purpose 5.
D. Authority 5.
II. Restrictions 6.
A. Cover Categories. 6.
B. Mail Contents and Disclosure 6.
C. Regulations Compliance 6.
D. Submission Requirements 6-7.
III. Preparation 8.
A. Mailing Instructions 8.
B. Mandatory Information 8.
1. Date of Request 8.
2. Type of Request 8.
3. Number of Days 8.
4. Subject of Mail Cover Name & Address 8-9.
5. Indictment Statement 9.
6. Attorney 9.
7. Fugitive 9.
8. Forfeiture 9.
9. Violation 9-10.
10. Reasonable Grounds 10.
11. Class of Mail 10.
12. Special Instructions 10.
13. Request for Extension 10.
14. Agency Name, Requestor Name, Address Where Mail Cover
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Results Should be Mailed (with Zip + 4 code), Telephone
Number, Fax Number and E-Mail Address 11.
15. Name, Title, and Signature of Supervisor Authorizing Mail
Cover Request 11.
C. Daily Documentation 11.
D. Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies (mail drop) 11.
Exhibits:
1. Sample Mail Cover Request Template 12-15
2 . Form 2009, Information Concerning Mail Matter 16
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I. Summary
A. Policy Statement
It is the policy of the Postal Inspection Service to maintain close control and supervision of mail
covers as a sensitive law enforcement investigative technique, in accordance with applicable
federal laws and regulations (Title 39, United States Code, Section 410; Title 39, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 233.3). Requesting agencies must treat mail covers as restricted
and confidential information. To the extent possible, mail covers should not be introduced as
evidence in criminal or civil proceedings. Since mail cover information is recorded by postal
employees in the postal facility responsible for delivery of the mail, the implementation of the
mail cover may be subject to operational restrictions established at this facility. The failure of a
requestor to comply with these requirements and conditions may result in a suspension of
future mail cover requests.
B. Definitions
The Criminal Investigations Service Center (CISC) is the primary administrator of the mail cover
program with a national geographical area of responsibility.
"Mail Cover" is the process by which a nonconsensual record is made of any data appearing on
the outside cover of any sealed or unsealed class of mail matter, or by which a record is made
of the contents of any unsealed class of mail matter as allowed by law. The information
provided by a mail cover may only be used to: (i) protect national security (ii) locate a fugitive;
(iii) obtain evidence of commission or attempted commission of a crime; (iv) obtain evidence of
a violation or attempted violation of a postal statute, and/or (v) assist in the identification of
property, proceeds or assets forfeitable under law.
"Sealed mail" means mail on which appropriate postage is paid, and which, under postal laws
and regulations, is included within a class of mail maintained by the Postal Service for the
transmission of letters sealed against inspection, including First-Class Mail, Priority Mail,
Express Mail (domestic and international), Mailgram messages, Global Express Guaranteed
Document service, Global Priority Mail service, International Priority Airmail service,
international Letter Post Mail other than International Surface Airlift service and Publishers'
Periodicals, and international transit mail.
"Unsealed mail" means mail on which appropriate postage for sealed mail is not paid, and
which under postal laws or regulations is not included within a class of mail maintained by the
Postal Service for the transmission of letters sealed against inspection, including Periodicals,
Standard Mail, Package Services, incidental First-Class attachments or enclosures mailed
under DMM E070, and (as defined in the International Mail Manual), Global Express
Guaranteed Non-Document service, international parcel post mail, International Surface Airlift
service, and Publishers' Periodicals.
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C. Purpose
This publication contains the guidelines which law enforcement agencies must use in
preparing mail cover requests. Mail covers are implemented only when all requirements are
met in a written request to the Inspection Service. In emergency situations, a mail cover
may be initiated based on a verbal request which is confirmed by a written request within
three (3) calendar days. In emergency circumstances, the mail cover information may be
provided to the requestor prior to the receipt of the written request.
D. Authority
The United States Postal Inspection Service (Inspection Service) has sole regulatory
authority to approve mail covers. Title 39 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section
233.3, authorizes and prescribes the manner in which mail covers are conducted. [Note that
in the CFR there are references to the Inspection Service Operations Support Group, which
is now known as the Criminal Investigations Service Center (CISC)]
Requests are approved by the Chief Postal Inspector or designee at Headquarters and, by
delegation, to the CISC Manager or their designee. In emergencies, local Inspectors in
Charge may also approve cover requests.
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II. Restrictions
A. Cover Categories
Mail covers are issued only to agencies empowered by statute or regulation to conduct criminal
investigations and are strictly controlled to assure proper use. They are not to be used as an initial
investigative step.
Mail covers are restricted to the following categories of investigations:
1. To protect national security against actual or potential threats to the U.S. by a foreign power or its
agents. (Note: Only those agencies with national security investigative authority may request covers in
this category through the U. S. Postal Inspection Service's Office of Counsel).
2. To locate a fugitive.
3. To acquire evidence of a commission or attempted commission of a crime punishable by one year or
more in prison (felony violations).
4. Obtain evidence of a violation or attempted violation of a postal statute.
5. To assist in the identification of property, proceeds or assets forfeitable because of a violation of
criminal law.
B. Mail Contents and Disclosure
Approved mail covers authorize the recording of information from the outside wrappers or envelopes of
sealed and unsealed classes of mail. Mail covers do not authorize the search, seizure or opening of any
class of mail. Mail in USPS custody may be seized and its contents examined only under authority of a
properly executed federal search warrant or a legally recognized exception to the warrant requirement.
Only postal personnel are authorized to record information relevant to mail covers. Information should only
be disclosed at the express direction of the Inspection Service. The existence of a current mail cover
maintained on a particular subject may be disclosed to another law enforcement agency upon request.
Such disclosure is permissible as a "routine use" under the Postal Service Privacy Act regulations and is
consistent with Inspection Service liaison policy. Provided the request otherwise meets the requirements
for mail cover authorization, accumulated cover information on the subject may be disclosed.
C. Regulations Compliance
Each request is reviewed to ensure that it contains enough information to stand alone as full justification for
the cover and fully complies with all regulation requirements.
Extensions: Requests for time extensions of approved mail covers must state the investigative benefits
gained from the original request and anticipated to be obtained from the extension. A mail cover will be
extended beyond the initial time period of the original where sufficient justification is provided. Extensions,
if approved, can be granted in 30-day periods (60 day periods for fugitives), not to exceed 120 days. Mail
Cover extensions beyond 120 days must be approved by the Chief Postal Inspector. The request for
extension must state whether the subject has been indicted or an information filed and if the subject is
represented by an attorney.
D. Submission Requirements
Once a request is approved, mail cover data is provided on PS Form 2009, Information Concerning Mail
Matter or photocopied by the Postal Service and attached to PS Form 2009. These forms, with photocopy
attachments, if any, remain USPS property and must be returned to the CISC Manager within 60 days after
the termination date of the cover. Reproduction of these forms, with photocopy attachments, if any, is
prohibited.
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III. Preparation
A. Mailing Instructions
Complete the External Law Enforcement Request for Mail Cover Template. This template must be
accompanied by a cover letter requesting the mail cover on agency letterhead, signed by the
requesting agent's supervisor. Endorse the request and envelope RESTRICTED INFORMATION.
Seal the request in the envelope, place it in a second envelope, and mail to:
CISC Manager
Attn: MC Specialist
433 W. Harrison Street, Room 3255
Chicago, IL 60699-3255
B. Mandatory Information
There is certain information which must be furnished to determine if a mail cover can be approved.
See sample mail cover request provided as Exhibit 1. Exhibit 2 is a sample of PS Form 2009,
Information Concerning Mail Matter, and is what the Postal Service uses for the recording.
1. Date of Request. Enter the date the request for mail cover is completed.
2. Type of Request. Indicate the type of request, i.e. new request, extension, fugitive, forfeiture, etc.
3. Number of Days: Select the number of days requested for the mail cover. Current regulations
provide that except in fugitive (30 or 60 days) and national security cases, the standard period for a
mail cover is 30 days. Extensions may be granted 30 days at a time, up to 120 days. No mail
cover shall be extended to remain in force longer than 120 days unless approved by the Chief
Postal Inspector at National Headquarters.
4. Subject of Mail Cover Name & Address: Only one subject address may be requested on each
mail cover template. Identify each person or business to be covered by full name, address, and ZIP
Code. Where a request specifies covering "All Names at Subject Address", there must be
justification for the broader scope. Conclusory statements about the use of aliases by certain
classes of violators are discouraged. Support for "All Names at Subject Address" should stem from
articulable activities of the cover subject(s) under the particular circumstances of the investigation.
Because the cover request must be facially sufficient, grounds for covering all names should be
provided even when the nature of the case suggests mail is received in an array of names (i.e.
credit card fraud).
Information regarding the persons residing at or receiving mail at a particular address should be
obtained prior to submitting the mail cover request. This information can normally be requested
from the local Postal Inspector's office. Be careful to ensure that the cover is limited only to the
persons required for the investigation and that the information provided establishes a basis to show
the involvement of each subject in the matter under investigation. If a name should be excluded
from the mail cover, indicate this name and the fact it should be excluded on the template. As an
example, a mail cover request for all names at a specific address, without adequate iustification will
be rejected.
Identify anyone else who receives mail at the same address but is not a subject of your
investigation, so that person's mail can be excluded from the cover.
5. Indictment Statement: Ordinarily, a mail cover will not be approved for a criminal investigation
purpose where the subject has already been indicted for the offense under investigation. The only
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exceptions to this prohibition are where the subject is a fugitive or where the mail cover information
will be used for a forfeiture investigation. In the case where the mail cover is being requested to
locate a fugitive, clearly identify the fugitive and the specific statute which the fugitive violated,
including title, section and penalty. State whether whereabouts are known or unknown.
If the subject is formally charged by indictment or information while the mail cover is in effect, notify
the CISC Manager immediately to terminate the cover. As stated above, except in fugitive and
forfeiture cases, mail covers are not continued if the person is indicted or an information is filed for
the crime upon which the mail cover was requested. In these instances, a new mail cover request
must be submitted which states as its basis the identification of assets for forfeiture purposes or the
location of the suspect as a fugitive.
6. Attorney:
Mail covers shall not include matter mailed between the mail cover subject and his or her known
attorney due to attorney client privilege unless the attorney is also a subject under investigation.
a. If the subject of the mail cover has a known attorney, check the box "Yes". If not, check the box
"No". If "Yes" is checked, state the attorney's name and address.
b. If the purpose of the mail cover is to locate a fugitive, state the name and address of known
attorney(s), or check the box "No" indicating the attorney(s) are not known.
c. If the subject of the mail cover is an attorney or they are known to be a judicial officer, e.g. judge,
magistrate, etc., check the box "Yes". If not, check the box "No."
7. Fugitive: If the cover request involves a fugitive, state the fugitive's name, aliases, and any
relationship between the fugitive and the mail cover subject.
8. Forfeiture: In those cases where information is being sought in furtherance of a forfeiture, it will be
necessary to specify both the legal basis of the forfeiture (facts which describe the forfeiture
investigation) and applicable statutes which authorize the forfeiture by the requesting agency
(forfeiture statute and the agency's forfeiture authority).
9. Violation: In a case where the cover is being requested to develop information for a criminal
investigation, cite the specific applicable statute, that is within the jurisdiction of your agency, with a
description of the violation, and the penalty provided under the code (e.g., Title 18, United States
Code, Section 1343, Wire Fraud penalty is five (5) years imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine). A mail
cover request may be based on a criminal violation of law with the purpose of developing additional
evidence. A request may also be based on a forfeiture statute with the purpose of identifying and
locating forfeitable assets. Requests having both criminal and forfeiture bases are acceptable
provided they set forth the relevant statutes, the agency forfeiture authority, and meet the additional
requirements of a mail cover. Use of boilerplate language such as "to identify and locate assets" in
forfeiture requests is discouraged, as the requestor should be specific regarding the forfeitable
property of a particular subject. Mail cover requests having a forfeiture basis can survive indictment
of the cover subject since additional information is utilized solely to identify and locate assets
related to a criminal violation. However, when the subject of a dual request has been charged
(indictment, information) and investigators are continuing to seek assets or property which may be
forfeitable, a new mail cover order must be requested in accordance with 39 CFR §233.3(g)(7).
10. Reasonable Grounds:
a) "Basis". Provide reasonable grounds that demonstrate the information from the mail cover
is necessary to develop evidence in a criminal investigation. For example, reasonable
grounds might be based on information from a confidential informant, public complaint,
previous investigation, etc. Be specific and concise in outlining the reasonable grounds
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element. The mail cover request must contain a description of the circumstances on how a
mail cover could further the investigation or provide evidence of a crime. The mere
assertion that one is investigating the violation of a particular statute does not establish an
acceptable basis for the cover. The request should set forth what the subject is doing to
violate the statute and explain how information gained from covering the mail could help
develop additional evidence.
b) "Purpose". State your purpose for requesting a mail cover and explain how the mail cover
will provide evidence of a crime or assist in your investigation. A mail cover should not be
used as merely a routine investigative tool.
c) "Connection". If the mail cover subject is not the subject of the investigation, describe the
affiliation of the mail cover subject to the subject of the investigation.
11. Class of Mail. The classes of mail to be covered must be checked. Usually, only sealed mail will
be covered. If it is necessary to add unsealed mail, specify the reasons for its inclusion.
12. Special Instructions. Note any additional circumstances relevant to your investigation, such as
particular mail the subject receives or name of the local Postal Inspector if liaison has been
established.
13. Request For Extension. A request for an EXTENSION of the mail cover must include the following
information:
a. MAIL COVER REFERENCE NUMBER from the initial request;
b. The results obtained from the original mail cover, and if the mail cover assisted or did not
assist the investigation;
c. The anticipated benefits to be derived from the mail cover extension;
d. Regarding the violation under investigation, answer "Yes" or "No" if the
subject's indictment status has changed since the previous mail cover request; and
e. Regarding the subject's legal representation status, answer "Yes" or "No" if there
has been a change since the last mail cover request. If so, state the nature of the change,
including the attorney's name and address.
14. Agency Name, Requestor Name, Address Where Mail Cover Results Should Be Mailed,
Telephone Number, Fax Number and E-Mail Address. All fields are required to be completed
with the exception of fax number and e-mail address which are optional fields.
15. Name, Title, and Signature of Supervisor Authorizing Mail Cover Request. All fields are
required to be completed, and mail cover template signed prior to submission to the CISC.
Reminders:
1. Mail covers are not authorized for exploratory purposes or for crimes punishable by less
than one year imprisonment (misdemeanors).
2. Requests referencing federal grand jury material covered by Rule 6(e) of Federal Rules
of Criminal Procedure are returned without action.
3. The request is a permanent part of the mail cover file and will be made available through
proper disclosure procedures, including criminal or civil discovery actions.
4. A nexus between the investigation and each address/subject must be included.
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C. Daily Documentation
Cover information is documented daily by the Postal Service on Forms 2009 and sent to you by the
CISC no later than the end of the authorized time frame. If you need the Forms 2009 during the course
of the cover period, specify in your request that the Forms 2009 are to be submitted on a weekly basis.
(Can be submitted daily to the requestor in fugitive cases.) Return all PS Forms 2009, with photocopy
attachments, if any, to the CISC Manager within 60 days of the mail cover termination date. The results
of each individual mail cover must be forwarded in its entirety, in one mailing, by accountable mail,
double enveloped and marked "Restricted" with the following information inscribed on the inner
envelope: State Where Subject Resides, e.g. TX.
Reminders:
a. All Forms 2009, and photocopies, if any, are USPS property.
b. Reproduction of forms and/or attachments to the forms are prohibited.
c. Use of forms as evidence, or reference to mail covers in criminal, civil or administrative
proceedings, should be avoided to the extent possible.
d. Requesting official must ensure security of forms with attachments, if any, and their return.
e. The failure of a requestor to comply with these requirements and conditions may result in a
suspension of future mail cover requests.
D. Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies (mail drop)
Because mail delivered to a CMRA is generally not sorted by addressee, a mail cover will normally not
be processed when it may unduly impact postal operations.
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Exhibit 1
External Law Enforcement Agency
REQUEST FOR MAIL COVER iaiii-r.lifrt
..... F ......
Complete all sections of the mail cover template below and attach
letterhead with an original signature by your immediate supervisor.
envelope endorsed RESTRICTED INFORMATION. Seal the request
second envelope, and mail to the CISC. The mail cover request
CISC Manager
Attn: MC Specialist
433 W. Harrison Street, Room 3255
Chicago, IL 60669-3255
For further instructions on mail cover requests submitted b "
please see Publication 55, USPS Procedures for Mail Co y, '
requested by contacting our Mail Covers Unit at 31 69 a cover letter on your
These should be
in the envelope, place
should addressed
E DAYS: agency
placed in an
it in a
as follows:
agencies,
n may be
• DATE OF REQUEST 2. TYPE OF REQUEST: Indicate the
O New Request
Extension:
• Fugiti •
Forte' 8 m days requested:
days R
Fugitive only:
30 days • 60 days 813firerg
4. SUBJECT _, . Ari51 td- I14' • dress may be requested on each mail cover
template. Ide , f' • ull name(s), address, and ZIP+4 Code:
Name(s): Kan
Address MI
City: Ai.n-Sta -
State & Zip+4: .
If coverage of ceiving mail at the subject address listed above is needed, provide justification. Also, indicate any
names that sh ?' •ed from this request.
All Names at S dress: O Yes (provide justification below) I No
Justification:
5. INDICTMENT: Has the subject been formally charged, i.e. indictment or information with the offense that is the basis of this
;4 No mail cover request? El Yes
6. ATTORNEY:
of the investigation have a known attorney?
and address.
a fugitive, does the fugitive have a known attorney?
and address.
a judicial officer (e.g. attorney, judge, etc.)? O Yes I No a) Does the subject(s)
If so, state the attorney's name
b) If this request involves
If so, state the attorney's name
c) Is the mail cover subject O Yes MI No
O Yes Fa No
7. FUGITIVE: If the cover involves a fugitive, state the fugitives name, aliases, and any relationship between the fugitive and
the mail cover subject.
8. FORFEITURE: If the only purpose of the mail cover is to identify property for forfeiture, state the legal basis for the forfeiture
forfeiture statute. investigation, including the applicable
The mailcover w,i;i provtre -If or-rati ri -1=2.al asse ts he subject . WV IhMeno %ftit..74=
S90 were der-ived from the descr-ibed drug activity which may be subject no -__ der
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9. VIOLATION: State the applicable violation description, statute number, and penalty. If this involves a fugitive and the statute
for the warrant is Unlawful Flight or Failure to Appear, also state the original charge.
Violation Description, e.g. Wire Fraud:
Statute. e.g. Title 18 USC 1343: Title 21 USC 841(a)
Penalty, e.g. Ten Years: Up to 15 years imprisonment
Is this violation a felony with imprisonment more than one year? X Yes ❑ No Possession of a Controlled Substance
10. REASONABLE GROUNDS:
a) Basis - How has the mail cover subject violated, or is suspected of violating, the criminal statute? Make a definite
statement that an official investigation into the possible violation of this criminal statute, fugitive search, or asset forfeiture is being
conducted and cite the applicable section(s) of the United States Code or applicable State or Local law. Explain in detail your
justification.
Our informant advised that a sizeable quantity of cocaine will be mailed to John Doe, 123 Main
Street, Chicago, IL 60645-1234 from Tuscon, AZ on or about September 18. The suspect shipment
was ordered on or about August 24. The subject of the mail cover was convicted in 1993 and
again in 2000 for drug trafficking. Our informant has personally made two buys from the
subject.
b) Purpose — What information do you expect to obtain from the mail cover? How will the mail cover facilitate the
investigation, including the location of property or assets for forfeiture, or the location of a fugitive, e.g. banking information, co-
conspirators, etc.?
The mail cover will provide information regarding the source of the drugs and also information
concerning financial assets the subject may have that were derived from the above described
drug activity which may be subject to forfeiture under law.
c) Connection - If the mail cover subject is not the subject of the investigation, describe the affiliation of the mail cover
subject to the subject of the investigation.
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11. CLASS OF MAIL: Indicate the class of mail requested. Justification must be included for other than First Class.
X
Mail)
X First-Class Mail (Personal or business correspondence: Includes Priority Mail (generally over 11 oz.) and Express
Package Services (Parcel Post, bound printed materials. media mail and library mail)
International
Provide further justification for these classes of mail:
❑ Periodicals
Justification:
❑ Standard Mail
Justification: (Magazines, newspapers)
(Bulk Business Mail)
12. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: State any special in
13. REQUE
At the expire
periods (6
minimum of
benefits of the
whether the subj ct ha
Per Postal
extension b
(a) MA TENS t, plat the section below.)
ret e requestin• uthority may request and be granted additional 30-day
re is no gap in the mail cover, the extension request should be submitted a
ai •ver. The requesting authority must provide a statement of the investigative
benefits to be derived from its extension. The request for an extension must state
or an information filed and if the subject is represented by an attorney.
mat er shall remain in force longer than 120 continuous days unless approved for further
slat Inspector.
REFERENCE NO.:
(b) State, in detail, how the results of the prior mail cover assisted, or did not assist, the investigation.
(c) Describe the anticipated benefits to be derived from this mail cover extension.
(d) Regarding the violation under investigation. has the subjects indictment status changed since the previous mail cover
approval? ❑ Yes ❑ No
(e) Has the subject's legal representation status changed since the last mail cover approval? If so, state the nature of the
change, including attorney's name and address. ❑ Yes ❑ No
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Mail covers are issued only to law enforcement agencies empowered by statute or regulation to
conduct criminal investigations and are strictly controlled to assure proper use.
Mail Covers are an investigative tool, and are not to be used as' Investigative step.
14. AGENCY NAME, REQUESTOR NAME, ADDRESS WHERE MAIL COVER RESU
code), TELEPHONE NUMBER. FAX NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS:
In order to process this request, all fields below are required to be c
optional fields)
Agency Name: Drug Enforcement Administration
Is this a law enforcement agency? X Yes L No
Requestor's First Name: Jennifer
Requestor's Last Narre: Kohlberg
Requestor's Title. Special Agent
Address: 999 Canal
City/State,2ip+4: Ch
Telephone Numbe
Fax Number: 1
E-Mail Address
15. NAME TITLE
Supervisors F'
Supervisors Last -tamer
Supervisor's Title: lbpervising Agent
Supervisor's Address 999 Canal Street
Supervisors City/Stato/Zip+4.
Supervisors Telephone Number: 123456-9990 SUPERVISOR AUTHORIZING MAIL COVER REQUEST
Chicago, IL 60009-6789
Supervisor's Signature and Date: Michael/ Stawisr 3/26/05(with Zip +4
e-mail are
AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THIS FORM IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CONTACTING THE
MAIL COVERS UNIT AT
ALL COMPLETED MAIL COVER REQUESTS MUST BE SENT VIA THE UNITED STATES MAIL TO
THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SERVICE CENTER PER INSTRUCTIONS AT THE TOP OF THE
FIRST PAGE OF THIS TEMPLATE.
(For CISC Internal Use Only)
Reviewer's Initials 8 Eate-
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EFTA02728459
Exhibit 2
RESTRICTED INFORMATION
U S Postal Service
INFORMATION CONCERNING MAIL MATTER FILE NO.:
«MC#» «initials»
RETURN THIS FORM (AND
ATTACHMENTS) TO:
«service center name»
«service center address»
«service center city state zip» FROM (Postal Office)
«post office city state DATE
REC• -
« ek» RECORDED BY
The delivery of mail was not dela alien
P• TAL MANAGER
I —
=a = it piece INSTRUCTION -
• Photocopy the front (and back, if appropriate) of each e
• Attach photocopies to this form.
• If post office is not equipped with a photocopier o ted above.
on this form.
SENDER'S NAME/
RETURN A SS EXTERIOR
MARKINGS METER/
POSTMARK
DATE/ORIGIN MAIL
CLASS
0 MAIL THIS FORM IN TWO ENVELOPES. DO NOT USE WINDOW ENVELOPES.
THE INNER ENVELOPE MUST BE MARKED "RESTRICTED INFORMATION".
MC#D Subject Address: «mail cover address»
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UBS FINANCIAL PRODUCTION STATEMENTS
ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT
NUMBER BEGINNING
STATEMENT ENDING/LAST
STATEMENT SOURCE OF
INITIAL BALANCE DESTINATION OF
ACCOUNT CLOSE OUT COMMENT
GHISLAINE MAXWELL = FEB 2014 DEC 2016 TRANSFER OF
SECURITIES -
SOURCE
FINANCIAL
INSTUTITION NOT
STATED TRANSFER TO ACCT.
=ANGARA TRUST Need to research JP Morgan Stints to
determine if they transferred
Securities
GHISLAINE MAXWELL FEB 2014 IAN 2016 TRANSFER OF
SECURITIES -
SOURCE
FINANCIAL
INSTUTITION NOT
STATED TRANSFER TO G.
MAXWELL UBS ACCT Need to research JP Morgan Stmts to
determine if they transferred
securities
GHISLAINE MAXWELL = FEB 2014 JAN 2016 TRANSFER OF
SECURITIES -
SOURCE
FINANCIAL
INSTUTITION NOT
STATED TRANSFER TO G.
MAXWELL UBS ACCT
Mil Need to research JP Morgan Stmts to
determine if they transferred
securities. Need to verify receipt of
funds into sect=
GHISLAINE MAXWELL FEB 7014 DEC 2016 TRANSFER OF
SECURITIES -
SOURCE
FINANCIAL
INSTUTITION NOT
STATED TRANSFER TO,
Ill. ANGARA TRUST Need to research JP Morgan Stints to
determine if they transferred
securities
GHISLAINE MAXWELL APR 2014 DEC 2016 TRANSFER FROM
JP MORGAN
CHASE TRANSFER TO.
IIIMANGARA TRUST
GHISLAINE MAXWELL = MAR 2014 AUG 2019 TRANSFER FROM
JP MORGAN
CHASE N/A IN NOVEMBER 2016, 51.42 MILLION
WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE=
ST. The August
staten.grare tnding balance of
approximately $65,000. Refreash
subpoena needed to receive
subsequent statements.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL FEB 2014 AUG 2019 TRANSFER FROM
JP MORGAN
CHASE N/A
MAX HOTEL SERVICES CORP II FEB 2014 DEC 2017 TRANSFER FROM
JP MORGAN
CHASE MINIMAL BALANCE -
N/A
TERRAMAR PROJECT, INC sm. FEB 2014 AUG 2019 TRANSFER FROM
JP MORGAN
CHASE N/A
MAX FOUNDATION FEB 2014 AUG 2019 TRANSFER FROM
JP MORGAN
CHASE N/A The August statement has an ending
balance of approximately $6,000.
Refreash subpoena needed to receive
subsequent statements.
EFTA02728462
UBS FINANCIAL PRODUCTION STATEMENTS
ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT
NUMBER BEGINNING
STATEMENT ENDING/LAST
STATEMENT SOURCE OF
INITIAL BALANCE DESTINATION OF
ACCOUNT CLOSE OUT COMMENT
POT & KETTLE, LLC FEB 2014 NOV 2016 TRANSFER FROM
JP MORGAN
CHASE TRANSFER TOG.
MAXWELL UBS ACCT
1.1
t L.MAX, LLC ELS 2014 AUG 2L19 1 RANSFER FROM
JP MORGAN
CHASE N/A the August statement has an ending
balance of approximately 52,000.
Refreash subpoena needed to receive
subsequent statements. August
transfers are $4,000 to Brian Yurast s
116 EAST 65TH STREET LLC = FEB 2014 NOV 2016 TRANSFER FROM
JP MORGAN
CHASE TRANSFER TO G.
MAXWELL UBS ACT
GHISLAINE MAXWELL IRA FEB 2014 AUG 2019 TRANSFER FROM
10 MORGAN
CHASE N/A The August statement has an ending
balance of approximately $59,000.
Refreash subpoena needed to recei✓e
subsequent statements.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL SEPT 2014 MAY 2017 TRANSFER FROM
G. MAXWELL UBS
ACCT TRANSFER TOG.
MAXWFI I URS ACCT
GHISLAINE MAXWELL NOV 2015 JUNE 2017 TRANSFER FROM
G. MAXWELL UBS
ACC= TRANSFER TO ACCT
(UNKNOWN
ACCT OWNER) In July 2019, close out month,
approximately $842 thousand was
transferred out.
EDGARLY LLC AUG 2015 NOV 2016 The statement reflect some activity
with G. Maxwell'siMaccount
EFTA02728463
GILISUUNE
MAXWELL 664516464E
MAXWELL GHISLAIVE
MAXWELL 6HISLAIR4
MAXWELL 6HISLAINE
MAXWELL GHSLAINE
MAXWELL MAX HOTEL
SERVICES
CORI. TERRAMAR
PROJECT, INC NITRE.
LLC ELLMAX,
LLC Gram! Total M014714
END GHISUUNE
MAXWELL MAX
1 CIONCLA1 WV STRIVE LLC WOMAN(
MAXWELL
IRA GHISLAINE
MAXWELL GMIS1A1NE
MAXWELL
Jan 14 0.00 0.00 0.00 aoo 000 o.00 000 0.00 000 000 00D 0.00
Feb-14 1,981,915.46 991,747.63 1,013,286.11 1,806,597.05 27.047.74 2,360.13 31,749.95 3,517.75 5,838.70 87.974.09 30.26073 56,227.11 6.058,527,70
Mar-14 2,042,844.58 1013,875.67 1,054,781.51 1.956.311.16 2,984,074.11 11,384,44 2,33113 7510.15 3917.75 5,818.70 117,919.23 9,421.01 56,893.44 9,236,733.28
Apr-14 2,082,282.14 1,015,343.20 1,041,175.35 2,003,250.88 4400,15885 2.893.474.96 4,416.79 2,331.13 5.03341 3,517.75 5,838.70 87,951.40 17,583.11 56,975.98 24,050,139.57
May.11 2.098./06 S7 1,0113909 271,07177163 2,614,624.69 4 799 749 41 7.855.76789 2.881.13 2.33113 13389.74 8,738.24 5,833.70 87,953.50 15.49290 57,156.65 14,085,414.50
Jun-14 2,071,921.44 969,515.06 1,016,759.23 1,945,163.86 1.702055 92 6,149,721.69 33,131.53 2,33113 100.252.08 8.738.24 5,589.0) 87,957.10 15,19741 57.04336 14,165,397.55
kW-14 1,597,952.47 968,730.08 1,001286.73 1,594,884.72 1,648)307 77 6,717420.93 31,364.05 2,331.13 80,879.53 8,738.24 5.589.32 87,960.94 141,432.83 56,92989 11967,287.63
Aus-14 2,664,080.58 970.207.61 1,023,895.74 1,606,645.26 1.697.705 70 6.624.321.96 25826.27 2,331.13 79,485.09 8,738.24 8589.62 27,964.54 41,194.07 57,013.30 13,991810.01
Sep-14 1,637,970.72 968,660.80 1,009,316.80 1,570,014.78 1.671877 14 6,076,451.41 1,521.10 2,331.13 73,690.19 8,738.24 5,589.94 87.968.38 154,41019 57,022.91 480,80100 13,734,236.73
Ott-14 1,687,906.48 968,500.65 1.015.66754 1,531,861.24 1,669213 48 6.053,97892
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