Forget the island: Jeffrey Epstein’s secret war for Libya’s billions

March 13, 2026

TL;DR

Jeffrey Epstein's network, including associate Greg Brown, planned to exploit Libya's frozen assets in 2011.
The plan aimed to secure $32.4 billion frozen in the US and an additional $40 billion invested in Africa.
Epstein's circle sought to position themselves as gatekeepers of Libya's post-war economy by offering to 'identify, manage and monetize' these funds.
Former operatives from MI6 and Mossad were allegedly willing to assist in this operation.
The network constructed a narrative that Libyan overseas wealth was 'stolen and misappropriated' by the Gaddafi family to justify bypassing UN sanctions.
This strategy aimed to formalize a shadow guardianship over Libya's sovereign institutions and legal disputes.
The article argues that this interference contributed to litigation, internal divisions, and a lack of oversight, fueling massive corruption and theft in Libya.
Libya's financial corruption has worsened significantly since 2011, with billions vanishing and the nation ranking among the most corrupt globally.

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