The original article from Le Desk details Jeffrey Epstein’s attempts to network with influential Moroccan figures, based on recently released U.S. documents.
Epstein’s Background
Jeffrey Epstein, the financier infamous worldwide for his sex scandals and influence network, was at the center of an international sex trafficking system involving minors. He used his wealth and contacts to build an influence network while concealing his criminal activities. Arrested in July 2019 and charged with sex trafficking and conspiracy, he died in his cell weeks later under controversial circumstances, leaving millions of judicial documents now public.
U.S. Documents Release
The U.S. Department of Justice released over 3.5 million pages of documents, including videos, images, and emails, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. These cover years of FBI and DOJ investigations into Epstein’s network. Global media focused on his ties to influential figures, mainly in Europe and the U.S., with some tenuous references to Morocco.
Mentions of Morocco
Morocco appears repeatedly in communications and flight logs, especially around Marrakech and Rabat, including stops by Epstein’s private jet “Lolita Express.” However, this does not prove institutional links, trafficking networks, or involvement by top Moroccan officials—merely raw data mentions in various contexts. A 2015 email exchange between Epstein and former French minister Jack Lang discussed buying a riad in Marrakech with offshore payment terms, but it accuses no Moroccans of crimes.
Networking Attempts
Le Desk’s investigation reveals Epstein tried contacting influential Moroccans: Mostafa Terrab (OCP CEO), Othman Benjelloun (banker), and Mounir Majidi (former royal aide). These appear in U.S. documents as networking efforts during Epstein’s Morocco trips to Marrakech and Rabat. Le Desk stresses these mentions show no involvement in Epstein’s crimes, just his bids to expand social and professional ties.
Cautions and Context
Rumors on social media link Epstein to Moroccan elites, but lack verifiable proof from official documents. Experts note: a name or country in files isn’t evidence of criminality; much remains unverified, with 2 million pages unpublished. The U.S. Justice Department warns against misleading interpretations from the massive releases. Mentions mainly reflect travel or one-off projects, not direct complicity.
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