The Vault: The Epstein Files

Jeffrey Epstein, Peter Thiel, Ehud Barak, and the Billionaire Spy Circle (Part 2) (2/27/26)

Feb 27, 2026
A deep dive into Epstein’s push into surveillance and security-tech. Leaked emails trace his networking with Israeli intelligence figures, Silicon Valley fund builders, and Russian intermediaries. Discussions examine opaque startup funding, pitches for AI-powered tracking tools, and the use of surveillance industry ties as leverage among powerful elites.
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INSIGHT

Epstein Turned Information Into Currency

  • Jeffrey Epstein prioritized information as currency over national loyalty.
  • Bobby Capucci details Epstein as a free agent cultivated by multiple intelligence services who served himself, not any single country.
ANECDOTE

Epstein Pitched Putin Contacts To Ehud Barak

  • Epstein directly messaged Ehud Barak pitching contacts like 'Sergei' and Putin advisors as business opportunities.
  • Host reads Epstein's email suggesting Putin's advisors meet to discuss markets and claiming he was 'not political.'
INSIGHT

Epstein Embedded Himself In Spy Tech Conversations

  • Epstein pursued surveillance and security-tech credibility by circulating articles and courting companies.
  • Emails show he shared pieces on cyberwarfare, emergency preparedness, Russian tech, and Israel's Unit 8200 to stay relevant to intelligence circles.
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