Epstein files reveal multiple trips, meetings in Kazakhstan What secrets are hidden?

The U.S. Department of Justice has released new documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, in which Kazakhstan is referenced more than 400 times.

The Kazakh outlet Tengrinews writes that Epstein held meetings with high-ranking officials in the country, made trips to Almaty and Astana.

The outlet notes and a mysterious woman identified only as I.

On January 31, the Department of Justice published three million pages, 180,000 photos, and 2,000 videos related to Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sexual crimes and later died in prison. This is the largest disclosure of documents since the enactment of the Epstein file transparency law.

The documents contain detailed records of Epstein’s time in prison, investigations into his death, and materials related to Ghislaine Maxwell, his associate. They also include numerous emails and communications between Epstein and high-profile figures, including documents referencing Kazakhstan.

Frequent trips to Kazakhstan

The documents indicate that Epstein’s trips to Kazakhstan were scheduled and meticulously planned. A March 7, 2014, email chain shows planning for visits and meetings. One message reads:

“Hi D. and S. The meeting with Jeffrey and T. M. (an American businessman) is scheduled for Friday, March 14, at 16:00. Is this possible for L.? I will discuss the trip to Kazakhstan with Jeffrey and let you know. Thanks for letting me know about the visa.”

A quick reply states:

“L. will be in New York on the 13th for a performance, but can leave earlier on the 14:00 flight and meet around 16:00 before his 18:00 show. Also, it seems they agreed on a trip to Kazakhstan on March 19 with a late departure, possibly for several days.”

On March 12, 2014, one participant informed Epstein of their arrival:

“I’ll call when I land!”
“Just landed in Almaty!”

The documents also contain detailed private flight plans, specifying destinations including Almaty and Astana, as well as transit points through Moscow (Russia), Riga (Latvia), Vilnius (Lithuania), and Minsk (Belarus), with precise travel times and refueling requirements.

Meetings in Kazakhstan

Another trip referenced in May 2019 shows a correspondent returning from the country:

“Just back from Kazakhstan,” “Landing now from Kazakhstan.”

When asked about the visit, the correspondent reported meeting a “general responsible for state security”:

“Yes, thank you, spent a lot of time with the general responsible for state security after WH, very good person.”

The identity of the official remains unclear, as many names in the documents are redacted.

References to former Prime Minister Karim Massimov

The released documents mention former Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Massimov eight times (Massimov is currently serving an 18-year sentence for treason). His deputy, referred to as K., appears more than 90 times (some messages are duplicates).

In an August 4, 2011, email, an unidentified correspondent asked Epstein:

“Jeffrey, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan (now former) Karim Massimov lives next to me. Do you know him?”

In correspondence from 2014, Epstein’s associates reported at least three times that greetings were conveyed to Massimov:

Unknown correspondent: “Is there anything you want me to tell Massimov?”
Epstein: “No, just in a friendly way,” “You can hug K. for me. We had a great time in New York.”

The “Kazakh girl from IPI”

A woman referred to as I. A., who worked at the International Peace Institute (IPI), appears multiple times. Epstein’s associates call her “the Kazakh girl from the IPI.” She helped organize meetings and coordinated with Epstein’s staff. In one email, she requested affordable accommodation for two nights:

“I. (the Kazakh girl from IPI) asked me to recommend a cheap hotel for two nights (October 3–4). Can we provide her with apartments to stay?”

On July 9, 2015, Epstein’s former office assistant L. G. contacted I. to reschedule a meeting with Epstein:

“Oh my! Jeffrey is completely exhausted from the flight and thought the meeting was tomorrow! I discussed with I., and Jeffrey will come tomorrow at 12:30! All good.”

The documents mention the “Kazakh girl I.” at least 38 times.

Contracts and payments

The documents also reference a contract between a Kazakh agency and organizations possibly connected to Epstein. In January 2014, the agency reportedly signed a $400,000 annual contract with the International Peace Institute, covering four meetings on currency policy and reserve management.

Additionally, correspondence shows that a former senior U.S. official regularly inquired about Kazakhstan, sending emails to Epstein under the subject “Kazakhstan.”

In May 2015, a mediator forwarded an analytical note on Kazakhstan to Epstein, detailing economic and geopolitical challenges. Epstein’s response instructed:

“Tell them 3–5 million a year.”

The purpose of this sum and the intended recipients remain unclear. No further details about the contract were found in the files.

By Khagan Isayev