Epstein and Israel's Barak Accused of Pushing Spy Tech in Nigeria for Oil and Logistics Gains

Epstein and Israel's Barak Accused of Pushing Spy Tech in Nigeria for Oil and Logistics Gains!

Epstein and Barak

Olufemi Godman, Lagos, Nigeria – February 18, 2026

A bombshell investigation has exposed how disgraced American financier Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak worked together for more than a decade to market advanced Israeli surveillance technology to Nigeria. The tools, reportedly refined under occupation conditions in the Palestinian territories, were used to secure lucrative deals in the West African nation's oil and logistics industries.

According to the report by Drop Site News (DSN), the pair leveraged instability in Nigeria to promote spyware and monitoring systems, positioning them as solutions for security and resource protection. This collaboration allegedly helped gain access to high-value contracts while profiting from the country's vast oil reserves and strategic ports.

The revelations tie into broader Epstein controversies, including his networks with powerful figures and the recent resignation of DP World chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem amid similar Epstein-linked disclosures. Critics argue the tech—often criticized for enabling mass surveillance and human rights abuses—was "tested on Palestinians" before export to African markets.

In Nigeria, the story has ignited debates on digital sovereignty, foreign espionage risks, and the ethics of importing surveillance tools amid ongoing security challenges like banditry and insurgency. Privacy advocates and civil society groups are calling for investigations into any government or private sector adoption of such technologies.

Ehud Barak, a key figure in Israeli politics and defense circles, has faced prior scrutiny over Epstein ties, but this marks one of the most direct links to African operations. No immediate responses from involved parties were available, but the report has prompted renewed calls for transparency in international tech transfers and resource deals.

As Nigeria navigates economic reforms and foreign partnerships, this scandal underscores vulnerabilities in balancing security needs with rights protections. The full implications for bilateral relations with Israel and broader West African tech adoption remain unfolding.