Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online
Newly released documents from the U.S. Department of Justice reveal that Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, attempted to purchase a luxury palace in Morocco just days before his 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges. The disclosures shed fresh light on Epstein’s financial manoeuvring as scrutiny intensified and legal pressure mounted.
The estate in question — a sprawling palace near Marrakesh known as Bin Ennakhil, set within verdant grounds with fountains, olive trees and lavish interior spaces — was a high‑profile property, with a proposed price in the tens of millions of dollars. Documents show that between 26 June and 9 July 2019, Charles Schwab Corp carried out a series of wire transfers totalling roughly $27.7 million on Epstein’s behalf to the Moroccan realtor handling the sale, as part of an attempt to secure the deal, according to court filings.
One of the transfers, authorised on 4 July, was nearly €15 million (about $14.95 million), though the account lacked sufficient funds because a previous transfer had not yet been credited back, leading to the reversal of the payment. Records show the initial €11.15 million transfer was also reversed after terms fell through. Accounts tied to Epstein’s companies were aggressively reviewed by banks amid growing legal scrutiny, and compliance teams flagged the real estate transactions as suspicious.
Sources including the Department of Justice report that Schwab later filed a suspicious activity report with U.S. authorities after Epstein’s July 2019 arrest, which marked the climax of a years‑long investigation into his alleged sexual abuse and trafficking of minors. Epstein was taken into custody on 6 July 2019 at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey before the Moroccan deal was finalised.
The palace deal ultimately collapsed, and the property was later sold to another buyer. The revelations have drawn attention because they show how Epstein was still attempting major overseas investments at a time when his finances were tightening and authorities were closing in. They also contribute to the broader puzzle of how his offshore financial structures and networks intersected with his movements and legal jeopardy in the final months before arrest.
Analysts note that Epstein’s financial activities in Morocco — including previous interests in the region — reflect his far‑reaching global footprint in wealth and real estate, raising questions about how luxury properties and trusts were used to preserve his assets amid escalating investigations. The new disclosures are part of an expanding cache of government documents released under court orders and transparency initiatives related to Epstein’s estate and criminal cases.


























































































