Brazil Opens Epstein Probe After U.S. Files Cite CPF, Emails on Brazilian Links

Overview

• Brazil’s Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed a confidential investigation handled by its anti‑trafficking unit after new U.S. documents surfaced, including a complaint tied to a woman from the Natal area.
• Receita Federal records show a CPF issued in Jeffrey Epstein’s name in 2003 remains in regular status, which is permitted for nonresidents and does not by itself indicate illicit use.
• A Justice Department inventory mentions a “Brazilian CPF” associated with a power of attorney, with no evidence in the files that the identifier was used.
• 2011 emails describe efforts to arrange travel and payment for a Brazilian woman, with Epstein requesting photos in lingerie or bikini, while ages and whether travel occurred are not established.
• Released correspondence shows Epstein considered Brazilian citizenship in 2011 and sought business access to prominent Brazilian investors through intermediaries, with no indication they knew of or joined his crimes.