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CBS News learned in February through the Epstein files released by the DOJ that Epstein used an American Express Black Card — the invite-only card reserved for the ultra-wealthy — to book international flights for dozens of women and girls, primarily from Eastern Europe. In new information uncovered in the Epstein files this week, CBS News has learned that some of those itineraries appear to have been fabricated, made specifically to help Epstein obtain visas for women or girls so they could be moved across borders. Epstein’s assistant Lesley Groff appears to have been a central person in coordinating the process, working directly with Natalia Molotkova, the dedicated relationship manager for American Express working on Epstein’s account. Leslie Groff has not been criminally charged in relation to any activities and her attorneys have previously said that Groff had no knowledge of any of Epstein’s criminal activity. CBS News asked Amex whether Molotkova raised red flags internally at the time or whether she still works for the company and has not heard back. CBS News has also sought comment from Molotkova and not heard back.

CBS News learned in February through the Epstein files released by the DOJ that Epstein used an American Express Black Card — the invite-only card reserved for the ultra-wealthy — to book international flights for dozens of women and girls, primarily from Eastern Europe. In new information uncovered in the Epstein files this week, CBS News has learned that some of those itineraries appear to have been fabricated, made specifically to help Epstein obtain visas for women or girls so they could be moved across borders. Epstein’s assistant Lesley Groff appears to have been a central person in coordinating the process, working directly with Natalia Molotkova, the dedicated relationship manager for American Express working on Epstein’s account. Leslie Groff has not been criminally charged in relation to any activities and her attorneys have previously said that Groff had no knowledge of any of Epstein’s criminal activity. CBS News asked Amex whether Molotkova raised red flags internally at the time or whether she still works for the company and has not heard back. CBS News has also sought comment from Molotkova and not heard back.