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Epstein Eyeed Libya's $80 Billion Frozen Assets in 2011

2/2/2026

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In July 2011, Jeffrey Epstein and an associate discussed accessing Libya's frozen assets in an email later released by the U.S. Justice Department.
The message notes opportunities amid Libya's turmoil after the NATO-backed uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.
It estimates about $80 billion frozen, with potential stolen assets worth three to four times that.
The correspondence cites support from former British and Israeli intelligence officials and notes reconstruction could exceed $100 billion.

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In July 2011, Jeffrey Epstein and an associate discussed accessing Libya's frozen assets in an email later released by the U.S. Justice Department.
The message notes opportunities amid Libya's turmoil after the NATO-backed uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.
It estimates about $80 billion frozen, with potential stolen assets worth three to four times that.
The correspondence cites support from former British and Israeli intelligence officials and notes reconstruction could exceed $100 billion.