Forbes Billionaires List Includes Multiple Epstein File Associates
Several billionaires named in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein appear on Forbes’ 40th annual World’s Billionaires list, published in March 2025, according to reports from the New York Post and Hindustan Times.12
The Forbes list includes individuals whose names have surfaced in court filings and other documents connected to the late financier, who was convicted in 2008 of soliciting a minor and died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.1
The New York Post described these individuals as “Jeffrey Epstein’s cronies,” while the Hindustan Times identified them as “notable figures linked to Epstein files.”12
Billionaires Named in Documents
Both publications confirmed that multiple billionaires on the 2025 Forbes list have been referenced in documents related to Epstein.12 The New York Post’s headline stated the list is “full of” such individuals, though neither publication provided specific names or the total number of billionaires with documented connections.1
The Hindustan Times framed its coverage around the question “Who are they?” in reference to the billionaires appearing on both the Forbes list and in Epstein-related files.2
Context of Document Releases
The coverage comes as Epstein-related documents continue to surface through various channels, including court unsealing orders and releases under the Epstein Transparency Act. Multiple batches of documents have been released in recent months, naming numerous high-profile individuals with various levels of connection to Epstein.
Neither publication specified which particular set of Epstein files or court documents they referenced when identifying the billionaires, nor did they detail the nature of the connections described in those documents.12
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