An email from Jim Robnett (IRS-CI Deputy Chief) to John Pesnichak and Julie Carruthers, cc Jonathan Sadler, dated April 22, 2022, identifying Euro Pacific Bank as the financial institution (IFE) under J5 investigation and attaching an OCIF primer. The primer was prepared by Justin Cole for IRS-CI Chief Lee to share with Douglas O'Donnell (Deputy Commissioner) as background on plans to announce the de-banking of the J5 target in Puerto Rico. The forwarded email from Justin Cole (April 19, 2022) explains the primer provides background on actions to date, recommendations on press events, and future actions to be taken by the US, J5, and OCIF. The document emphasizes the need to get O'Donnell's comfort before moving forward with OCIF to plan and include members of the Puerto Rico government.
