Epstein files reveal plan to target frozen Libyan assets with ex-spies

Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case include a 2011 email that reveals discussions about pursuing access to Libya’s frozen state assets, potentially with assistance from former intelligence operatives. The correspondence, made public by the U.S. Justice Department, was sent to the late financier and convicted sex offender.

The $80 Billion Proposal

The email, dated July 2011, laid out financial opportunities stemming from the political turmoil in Libya following the fall of Muammar Gaddafi. It claimed approximately $80 billion in Libyan funds were frozen globally, with about $32 billion held in the United States. The sender suggested that so-called "stolen and misappropriated" assets could be worth three to four times that amount, and that recovering a fraction could yield billions in profits.

Involvement of Former Intelligence Personnel

A notable aspect of the proposal was the alleged involvement of former intelligence figures. The email stated that certain ex-members of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) and Israel's Mossad had expressed willingness to assist in efforts to identify and recover these assets. The plan also involved consultations with international law firms about working on a contingency fee basis, highlighting the scale of the envisioned operation.

Context of Post-Gaddafi Libya

The correspondence portrayed Libya as a country with significant potential due to its energy reserves and educated population, arguing it would require massive spending on reconstruction. The sender framed the situation as a "significant opportunity" for early involvement in asset recovery. These revelations add a complex financial dimension to the Epstein scandal, showing how his network explored leveraging global crises for substantial gain.