Epstein's 1980s oil‑drilling investment scheme involving Michael Stroll and alleged escrow payments

The passage provides specific names, amounts, and a federal lawsuit that could be followed up for court records and financial trails. However, the details are largely consistent with already‑public na Epstein allegedly required a $50 million payment or a $350 million IRS penalty. In 1982 Epstein marketed an oil‑drilling venture to wealthy contacts. Michael Stroll invested $450,000; only $10,000 wa