Letter from Rostov resident found in Epstein case

A letter expressing gratitude for a promised trip to Rostov has been discovered in the case files of American financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sex trafficking.

Apr 23, 2026

The letter«s author outlines a trip to Rostov with Epstein and asks for hotel reservations.
Source:
Irina Sharova / 72.RU

In the published documents regarding the case of Jeffrey Epstein, accused of child trafficking and coercion into prostitution, a letter from a presumed resident of Rostov-on-Don was found.

Documents from the U.S. Department of Justice website are part of the released case files.
Source:
justice.gov

Judging by the writing style, the message could have been written by a young woman. She describes a planned trip to Rostov, likely financed by Epstein, with a ticket needed for May 10, 2018. The author intended to spend time with her grandmother, then her mother, and afterwards alone.

The justice.gov portal hosts published materials related to the Epstein sex trafficking case.
Source:
justice.gov

Sir!!! A huge thank you for such a gift!!! I am delighted!!!! I will devote more time to planning the trip, and it seems it will be wonderful! The first days at home with grandma :) Can I also book a hotel «out of town» for May 14–16 to spend some quiet and peaceful time with my mom? And from May 16 to 20 in the city, to be alone))))… if your offer is still valid :).

Further, the sender mentions other plans: selecting study courses, taking a trip to Italy, and then returning to the United States. The letter ends with a question about Epstein«s thoughts on the trip.

In the case materials, Rostov is mentioned approximately a hundred times. Previously, declassified correspondence discussed a video with sexual content recorded in the city during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and a Rostov woman named Olesya, who had caught Epstein«s interest, was mentioned.