Forbes The 40th annual list of the world’s billionaires has been released, highlighting figures linked to the Jeffrey Epstein dossier.
Following the U.S. Department of Justice’s release of the late pedophile’s records on December 19, several wealthy and prominent figures associated with Epstein resigned and issued numerous public apologies.
Forbes Rich List and Billionaires Linked to Epstein
According to the New York Post, a large number of names on the latest Forbes list (including 3,428 people) also appear in Epstein’s files and are mentioned to varying degrees.
bill gatesWith a net worth of US$108 billion, he stands out as the 19th richest person in the world.
In emails disclosed by federal authorities, Epstein Claims the Microsoft co-founder, who frequently visits his Upper East Side residence, requested medication to treat a sexually transmitted infection he contracted from having sex with a “Russian girl.”
Gates, 70, later admitted flying on Epstein’s private jet and having sex with two Russian women and called his relationship with Epstein a “huge mistake.” He further claimed that he was not involved in or witnessed any illegal activity.
New York Giants chairman Steve Tisch, who ranks 1,193rd among the world’s richest people with a fortune of $2.2 billion, exchanged several emails about the incident with a sex offender.
He expressed remorse for his relationship with Epstein after the Epstein documents were released. Last week, he announced that he would transfer ownership of the NFL team to his children.
Founder of Virgin Richard BransonRanked 1,504th on the Forbes list of richest people with a net worth of $2.8 billion, he lives on a private island in the British Virgin Islands, only a 20-minute helicopter ride away from Epstein’s infamous “pedophile island.” He showed enthusiasm in emails about Russian girls Epstein introduced to him.
The pair went on two social outings in 2013 on the 75-year-old British entrepreneur’s Necker Island, with Epstein providing girls during both visits.
Branson was so delighted that after their second meeting, he sent Epstein an email saying, “Anytime you’re in the area I’d be happy to see you! Just bring your harem!”
Forbes list: Other billionaires suspected of ties to Epstein
Leon BlackThe 74-year-old private equity tycoon ranks as the 251st richest person in the world with $12.1 billion. he visits often Epstein’s The Manhattan residence where Epstein managed his investments. Black faces charges of sexual misconduct at Epstein’s estate and of conspiring to “overpower and destroy” victims. However, he refuted all the accusations. He resigned from Apollo in 2021.
Victoria’s Secret founder Les WexnerNow 88 years old, he ranks 402nd on the list with a net worth of US$8.8 billion. he is among them Epstein’s and admitted to visiting Epstein’s island, which he described as “terrible.” Wexner gave Epstein a power of attorney to handle his financial affairs and was considered a possible co-conspirator by federal authorities. He called Epstein a fraud who embezzled his funds.
Reid Hoffmanco-founder LinkedIn 58 years old, ranked 1,560th with a wealth of US$2.7 billion. In 2014, he visited Epstein’s island and joked about later giving ice cream “to the girls” as gifts
Glenn DubinThe 68-year-old hedge fund manager ranks 1,440th on the world’s richest list with $2.9 billion. According to flight records, he flew on Epstein’s private jet (known as the “Lolita Express”) 21 times. Dubin and his wife Eva Dubin, Epstein’s ex-girlfriend, were acquaintances of the convicted sex offender.
Secretary of Commerce Howard LutnickThe 64-year-old former CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald is the 542nd richest person with a family fortune of $7.2 billion and lives next to Epstein on East 71st Street. He claims he visited Epstein only once in 2005 and was so disturbed by the massage parlor that he never returned. But later it was revealed Lutnick I visited this infamous island in 2012.
Sergey Brinco-founder Google The world’s third-richest man, worth $237 billion, visited Epstein’s island in 2007 and corresponded via email about a dinner at Epstein’s townhouse.
Tom PritzkerThe 75-year-old Hyatt hotel heir and the 677th richest person in the world, with a net worth of $6.2 billion, traveled on the Lolita Express in 2018 and assisted Epstein’s girlfriend Karyna Shuliak on a trip to Southeast Asia in order to help her find a new partner for Jeffrey. He resigned as chairman of Hyatt Hotels, saying he “deeply regrets” his relationship with Epstein.
