Overview
- Newly declassified DOJ materials published in February 2026 detail Epstein’s 2010 effort to place a Sikorsky S‑76C++ dubbed “750” with the Argentine government through an official tender.
- Emails show the push was run by attorneys Larry and Darren Indyke with broker George Reenstra, first targeting a January exhibition and later exploring swap options with the manufacturer.
- Reenstra reported spending three hours at Argentina’s New York consulate and proposed flying officials to St. Thomas to view the aircraft, seeking a $100,000 commission on a $12.5 million deal.
- The talks faltered as Epstein held to a $12.5 million ask while Sikorsky’s competitive stance left offers near $11.4 million, prompting tense exchanges and a warning he would contact Argentine authorities directly.
- Negotiations ended in late August 2010 with no sale, and records show Argentina contracted two Russian Mi‑17 helicopters the following month; separate file entries note small transfers linked to Argentine-associated names without evidence of illicit procurement.