Epstein Documents Expose $80 Billion Libyan Asset Recovery Scheme

Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case reveal a 2011 proposal to pursue billions of dollars in frozen Libyan state assets, potentially with help from former intelligence operatives. An email uncovered in the Epstein files outlines plans to trace and recover funds described as “stolen” following the collapse of Muammar Gaddafi’s government.

The correspondence, disclosed by the U.S. Justice Department, was sent to Epstein by an associate and framed Libya’s post-revolution turmoil as a lucrative financial opportunity. The sender claimed that roughly $80 billion in Libyan assets had been frozen worldwide, including about $32 billion held in the United States. It further suggested that misappropriated funds could amount to several times that figure, with the recovery of even a small portion yielding enormous profits.

The proposal reportedly involved reaching out to former members of Britain’s MI6 and Israel’s Mossad to help track the assets. It also referenced discussions with international law firms willing to pursue recovery efforts on a contingency basis, underscoring the scale of the operation being considered.

The email portrayed post-Gaddafi Libya as a country rich in energy resources and human capital but in urgent need of reconstruction, presenting asset recovery as an early entry point into broader financial involvement. The revelations add another layer to the Epstein scandal, highlighting how his circle explored exploiting geopolitical upheaval for potential financial gain.