Epstein–Barak Emails: Report Alleges Boko Haram Crisis Was Leveraged to Market Israeli Spy Technology in Nigeria!
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Epstein–Barak Emails: Report Alleges Boko Haram Crisis Was Leveraged to Market Israeli Spy Technology in Nigeria!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan, Editor-in-Chief | Sele Media Africa
Newly surfaced documents have raised fresh concerns about the intersection of global business interests, security contracting, and counterterrorism in West Africa, alleging that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak sought to capitalize on Nigeria’s insurgency crisis to promote Israeli surveillance technology and related commercial ventures.
The claims, based on emails reportedly released through United States justice records and reviewed by investigative journalists, suggest that the pair viewed instability in parts of Africa — including Nigeria’s battle against Boko Haram — as an opportunity to advance security and investment deals.
Security Crisis Framed as Commercial Opportunity
According to the investigation, correspondence between Epstein and Barak indicated an interest in leveraging unrest across regions affected by insurgency and conflict. In one exchange cited in the report, Epstein reportedly referenced instability in multiple countries as a potential opportunity, to which Barak replied that turning such conditions into “cash flow” would not be simple.
The emails allegedly show that Israeli-linked firms promoted surveillance systems to Nigerian officials as counterterrorism tools during the height of Boko Haram violence in the 2010s.
These technologies were described as “field-proven,” a term reportedly used to indicate prior deployment in high-security environments.
Surveillance Technology and Nigerian Deals
Central to the report are claims that biometric and surveillance systems developed by Israeli security firms were marketed to Nigerian institutions as part of broader security cooperation initiatives.
One such system, developed by a company linked to Barak, was reportedly pitched as a way to strengthen defenses against extremist attacks, including potential threats to educational institutions.
Investigators suggest that these security arrangements may also have opened pathways for additional commercial interests, including infrastructure and resource-related ventures.
Broader Commercial and Strategic Interests
The documents indicate that security cooperation was sometimes tied to wider economic ambitions, including discussions involving energy and port infrastructure projects.
Analysts cited in the reports argue that the blending of private business interests with counterterrorism initiatives highlights longstanding concerns about the privatization of security technologies and their deployment in conflict-affected regions.
No Criminal Allegations in Nigeria Deals
While Epstein’s criminal history has been widely documented, there have been no formal criminal charges announced in connection with the Nigeria-related security deals described in the report.
Barak has previously acknowledged his association with Epstein but has denied any wrongdoing and has stated that he severed ties after the extent of Epstein’s crimes became widely known.
The latest revelations nevertheless raise questions about the role of private actors in shaping security policy and technology adoption in Africa during periods of crisis.
Implications for Africa’s Security Partnerships
Nigeria’s prolonged fight against Boko Haram created a significant demand for international security cooperation and advanced surveillance tools. Experts note that while such partnerships can enhance counterterrorism capabilities, they also require robust oversight to ensure transparency and accountability.
The reported dealings underscore broader debates across Africa about foreign security involvement, data sovereignty, and the governance of surveillance technologies in democratic societies.
Sources:
Al Jazeera, TheCable, NDTV Profit, Associated Press, Peoples Gazette
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