Terje Rod-Larsen

IPI financial trajectory mapped from ProPublica 990 filings (2005-2023): Peak revenue $11.87M (2014) declining to $5.04M (2023). Peak assets $16.37M (2014) declining to $6.91M (2023). Post-Epstein arrest (2019): Revenue $9.33M, expenses $10.09M — already deficit spending. COVID year (2020): Revenue collapsed to $3.93M while expenses remained $7.62M — $3.7M deficit. Recovery (2021): Revenue spike to $10.77M. Steady decline since: $6.66M (2022), $5.04M (2023). KPMG confirmed $650K in Epstein-related donations (2010-2020) plus $14,158.88 Summers flight reimbursement. IPI lost approximately 58% of its asset base from peak ($16.37M → $6.91M) over the period, with the steepest drops coinciding with the Epstein scandal and Rod-Larsen's departure. The organization continues operating at 777 UN Plaza but at dramatically reduced scale.

June 2013 loan mechanics documented: Richard Kahn (HBRK Associates) emailed Rod-Larsen requesting bank routing number, account name, and 'ability to sign promissory note for this 6 month loan' (EFTA02722550). This is the documented $130K personal loan from Epstein to Rod-Larsen that is now under Okokrim investigation. The loan was structured through Kahn (Epstein's financial manager), required a promissory note, and was explicitly labeled as a '6 month loan.' Key questions: (1) Was the promissory note ever executed? (2) Was the loan ever repaid? (3) Was Rod-Larsen's UNFCU account (the one used for the $250K December 2015 wire) also used for this earlier loan? The 6-month term suggests the loan should have been repaid by December 2013 — if not repaid, it becomes a gift to a sitting UN official.

Epstein wired USD 250K to Rod-Larsen's UNFCU (UN Federal Credit Union) account in December 2015. Rod-Larsen forwarded UNFCU account details to Epstein via assistant Fabrice Aidan. Epstein then instructed Richard Kahn '250k' with the bank transfer details.

'Oslo Play' was Epstein's term for an event/network operation involving Middle Eastern politicians through IPI/Rod-Larsen. Epstein wrote to Tom Pritzker: 'lots of middel east pols around for the oslo play, any specific country interest?' (Apr 2017). Also referenced with Jabor Y. (Qatari contact): 'Are you coming to Oslo play on 5th.' Valeria Chomsky referenced it as social event: 'OSLO play would be a good reason.' The term appears tied to IPI events where Epstein offered access to Middle East political figures, leveraging Rod-Larsen's UN diplomatic network.

Epstein told Skaugen 'I funded' on Apr 29, 2018, three weeks before Drammensveien 42 closing. This confirms Epstein directly provided capital for the property purchase. Separate from the 'craft purchase' negotiation, this is Epstein confirming financial disbursement to Morits Skaugen regarding the Rod-Larsen property deal.

Lawyer Kare I. Moljord of Arntzen de Besche Advokatfirma (Norwegian Supreme Court Lawyer) handled the Drammensveien 42 property transaction as intermediary between Epstein, Rod-Larsen, and seller Morits Skaugen. Email thread titled 'Our mutual friend' shows: (1) Moljord negotiated DNB mortgage release of MNOK 18; (2) Morits Skaugen signed purchase agreement (Avtale om kjop av Drammensveien 42) on Jun 22, 2018; (3) Closing date June 30, 2018; (4) Moljord forwarded executed agreement to Epstein.

Epstein arranged purchase of Drammensveien 42 Oslo apartment for Rod-Larsen/Juul at NOK 14M, millions below market value. Epstein instructed lawyer Moljord: 'craft purchase for 18 million to be held for 3 to 4 weeks terje will put up 4 m, m puts up 4 and terje borrow 10m.' Property sold by shipowner Morits Skaugen who described the sale as 'not voluntary.' Epstein contributed NOK 4M and later pressured Skaugen for repayment.

Rod-Larsen used IPI (International Peace Institute) as platform for Epstein access to world leaders. Confirmed: (1) Dinner with UNGA President Miroslav Lajcak at Epstein's home, Jun 3 2018 (EFTA02246816); (2) Dinner with Lajcak + Brad Karp + Michael Wolff, Jan 31 2018 (EFTA02235763); (3) Formal dinner invitations sent from IPI with Mona Juul as co-host (EFTA02592104); (4) UN Security Council briefing shared with Epstein (EFTA02723735). Rod-Larsen was IPI president while directing IPI activities through Epstein.

Epstein ghostwrote 'Dear Bill' letters to Bill Gates on behalf of Rod-Larsen/IPI. Two confirmed instances: (1) Jan 2019 Davos letter requesting lunch, celebrating 'years of cooperation with the Gates Foundation' (EFTA02625684). (2) Jun 2015 pandemic conference keynote invitation, drafted by Epstein and forwarded to Rod-Larsen who asked 'I made a couple of minor edits in the below - is this ok?' confirming Epstein authored the letter. This shows Epstein directing IPI outreach to Gates Foundation.

Epstein hosted Borge Brende (then WEF President, former Norwegian Foreign Minister) for dinner at 9 E 71st Street on Jun 13 2019 -- exactly one month before Epstein's arrest on Jul 6 2019. Sushi dinner confirmed for 8:30pm. Brende's address was forwarded to Epstein's staff by Rod-Larsen in May 2016 (EFTA02703534). Brende is now under Norwegian investigation for Epstein ties. This was one of the last high-level meetings before arrest.

Epstein arranged private jet flight for entire Rod-Larsen family (Terje, Mona Juul, Edward Juul Rod-Larsen, Emma Juul Rod-Larsen) from Teterboro NJ to Bermuda on May 6, 2011. Flight booked through Flight Options under AIRGHN2 account (Beechjet/Hawker 400XP). Trip arranged by Richard Kahn (HBRK Associates). All four passport details on file with Epstein's staff.

Epstein provided extensive patronage to Rod-Larsen's son Edward: (1) Arranged Christie's Chairman's Programme internship, Jul 2018 - Edward wrote 'wanted to thank you again for this great opportunity'; (2) Edward worked at 'the bank' and sent Epstein formal apology for absence, Sep 2017; (3) Epstein had David Stem work on Edward's CV, Jul 2017; (4) Epstein connected Edward to Rita Hauser for NYU admissions recommendation, Jan 2019 - Hauser told Edward 'I will speak to the Admissions Office on Tuesday'; (5) Epstein reviewed Edward's NYU essays and suggested edits, Oct 2018.

GDELT media analysis (Feb 5-6, 2026): 20+ international articles covering Norwegian Epstein fallout. Key developments beyond existing findings: (1) Al Jazeera (Feb 6): Okokrim found 'reasonable grounds' to investigate Jagland for aggravated corruption — authorities examining 'gifts, travel and loans' connected to official positions; (2) Norway's Foreign Ministry requested immunity revocation from Council of Europe for Jagland; (3) Borge Brende acknowledged 'several business dinners' and 'a few mails and SMS messages' with Epstein 2018-2019, claims unaware of criminal history; (4) WEF launched independent review of Brende; (5) Guardian coverage: 'Resignations, denials and excuses: Epstein fallout hits some harder than others' (Feb 5); (6) Coverage spans 14+ countries including Norway, US, UK, France, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Ireland, Australia, Nigeria — demonstrating global diplomatic impact. No articles found mentioning Rod-Larsen/Okokrim directly in GDELT's 3-month window, suggesting Rod-Larsen charges were covered in earlier cycle.

BREAKING Feb 2026: Norwegian police (Okokrim) opened investigation into Rod-Larsen and wife Mona Juul for 'aggravated corruption' and 'complicity in aggravated corruption.' Police searched the couple's Oslo residence and that of a witness. Key allegations: (1) Rod-Larsen wrote official visa recommendation letters for young Russian women in Epstein's orbit, claiming they possessed 'extraordinary abilities' suitable for research positions, when they were often models without academic credentials. (2) Epstein ordered $250K paid to Rod-Larsen in 2015 (reasons unknown). (3) Epstein intervened in 2018 to facilitate the couple's purchase of an Oslo apartment at half market value (14M kroner). (4) Epstein left $10M in his will to their two children. (5) Rod-Larsen described as 'spider at the centre of the web' -- a facilitator who funnelled people to Epstein. (6) Norwegian investigation found 'significant deficiencies' in government oversight of IPI grants: weak oversight, lack of conflict of interest assessments.

Rod-Larsen Okokrim charges updated Feb 2026: Charged with AIDING AND ABETTING AGGRAVATED CORRUPTION (medvirkning til grov korrupsjon). Wife Mona Juul charged with AGGRAVATED CORRUPTION (grov korrupsjon) -- Juul resigned as ambassador to Jordan/Iraq. Okokrim chief Pal Lonseth stated investigation covers 'comprehensive and by all accounts lengthy' probe. Specific Okokrim focus: (1) 2018 Drammensveien 42 property purchase at half market value (14M NOK vs 25M+ market, EFTA02345138); (2) Travel including Palm Beach stays; (3) Visa fraud: Rod-Larsen wrote O-1 visa recommendation letters for young Russian women in Epstein orbit, claiming 'extraordinary abilities' for what were often models without academic credentials; (4) $130K loan from Epstein in 2013; (5) $10M bequest to their children in Epstein will; (6) Norwegian investigation found 'significant deficiencies' in government oversight of IPI grants. Rod-Larsen described by Norwegian media as 'spider at the centre of the web' -- a facilitator who funnelled people to Epstein. Al Jazeera Feb 12 reports Rod-Larsen 'confident the case will eventually be dropped' per his lawyer.

Epstein's will left USD 10M to Rod-Larsen and Juul's two children (Edward and Emma). This was documented in Norwegian media reporting and confirmed by the Okokrim investigation. The bequest to children of a sitting ambassador/senior diplomat from a convicted sex offender represents potential corruption under Norwegian law, forming a core element of the Okokrim case.

Terje Rod-Larsen has no FARA registration despite serving as IPI president while receiving Norwegian government funding and directing foreign policy engagement with US Congress members. As a Norwegian national leading a Norwegian-funded organization that lobbied US policymakers, FARA registration may have been required. Zero results for both 'Rod-Larsen' and 'Terje Rod' in FARA database.

Rod-Larsen forwarded Middle East intelligence to Epstein directly. On Oct 17 2014, forwarded 'Notes on the Middle East' from Omar El Okdah. Richard Nawrot (IPI) forwarded SAMA/Saudi Aramco intelligence to Rod-Larsen (US Saudi arms deal, Blackstone infrastructure fund with SAMA). Separately, Landon Thomas told Epstein Saudis (SAMA) withdrew USD 200B from usual suspects. Epstein provided geopolitical analysis to Thomas about Saudi royal family and bin Salman. This shows Epstein as intelligence hub with Rod-Larsen as ME access point.

Rod-Larsen and Edward (son) essays connection: Epstein was personally editing Edward Rod-Larsen's NYU application essays in October 2018 (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033416). Exchange shows Epstein instructing Edward to change specific sentences: 'essay 1. change next to the last sentence. Similarly...to I look forward to accessing the cultural resources in New York in order that I...' Edward replied 'will do.' This adds to the pattern of Epstein controlling Rod-Larsen family advancement: (1) Christie's Chairman's Programme internship for Edward (Jul 2018); (2) David Stem working on Edward's CV (Jul 2017); (3) Rita Hauser NYU admissions recommendation (Jan 2019); (4) Bank position where Edward sent Epstein 'formal apology for absence' (Sep 2017). Epstein was functionally managing Edward's educational and career trajectory, creating deep obligation for Rod-Larsen family.

Okokrim (Norwegian economic crime authority) opened corruption investigation of Mona Juul and Terje Rod-Larsen in Feb 2026. Juul charged with gross corruption based on position at Foreign Ministry. Rod-Larsen charged with aiding and abetting gross corruption. Investigation focuses on: (1) 2018 Drammensveien 42 property at below-market value; (2) lavish travel/holidays with Epstein. Juul resigned as ambassador to Jordan. Former PM Thorbjorn Jagland also under investigation for Epstein ties. Former FM Borge Brende (WEF president) under investigation.

Epstein and Rod-Larsen co-authored Dear Bill letter (June 11-16, 2015) inviting Gates to keynote IPI pandemic conference. Letter references Christopher Elias meetings and IPI-Gates cooperation on polio. Epstein sent initial draft Jun 11, Rod-Larsen made minor edits, Epstein approved Jun 16. This was AFTER Gates Foundation formally rejected the pandemic conference proposal (March 9, 2015), suggesting Epstein tried to bypass Foundation staff by appealing directly to Gates.