Mona Juul
Case Notes
Norwegian ambassador to Jordan; resigned over Epstein ties after DOJ release
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
Mona Juul, a Norwegian diplomat and former ambassador to Jordan and Iraq, resigned from her diplomatic position on February 9, 2026, following revelations in the Epstein files regarding her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein. The Epstein files revealed that Juul and her husband Terje Rød-Larsen had extensive communication with Epstein, including emails using her official Ministry of Foreign Affairs account. The files disclosed that Epstein listed their two children as beneficiaries to receive $5 million each in his will. Juul was suspended from her ambassadorial duties while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated an investigation into the extent of her knowledge of and contact with Epstein. Her resignation followed Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide's statement that "Juul's contact with convicted sex offender Epstein revealed a serious lapse in judgment" and made it "difficult to restore the trust that the role requires." The Ministry's investigation into her compliance with civil service obligations and whether her Epstein contacts impacted her diplomatic work continues despite her departure from the position.
Determination Timeline
Mona Juul resigned as Norwegian ambassador amid scrutiny over her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, who left $5 million each to her children in his will, prompting investigations into corruption and security clearance revocation.
Mona Juul, a former Norwegian diplomat, is under investigation for aggravated corruption over her close links to Jeffrey Epstein, including using her official email to communicate with him, her husband forwarding messages to him, and Epstein bequeathing $10 million to their children in his will.
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Mona Juul - Wikipedia
Mona Juul resigned from her post as ambassador to Iraq and Jordan in February 2026, following the revelations of her contact and involvement with Epstein. In Fe…
Mona Juul - Under investigation; resigned after being suspended
Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Ms. Juul’s resignation on Feb. 8, days after she was suspended as Norway’s ambassador to Jordan and Iraq after di…
Mona Juul Steps Down as Ambassador - regjeringen.no
This is the right and necessary decision. It follows discussions with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this week. Juul's contact with convicted sex offender Jeff…
Prominent Norwegian diplomat who mediated Oslo Accords quits over Epstein ties
Norway's foreign ministry on Sunday said a prominent ambassador and key Oslo Accords mediator, Mona Juul, would step down due to a 'serious failure of judgement…
Norwegian ambassador Mona Juul resigns amid scrutiny over her contacts with Epstein
Norwegian diplomat Mona Juul has resigned after facing scrutiny over her past contacts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Norway's Foreign Ministry co…
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