which includes 3,428 people, also appear in the Epstein files, with varying degrees of mention, NY Post reported.
Bill Gates, who is ranked as the 19th richest person globally with a net worth of $108 billion, stands out among them.
In emails disclosed by federal authorities, Epstein asserted that the Microsoft co-founder, who frequently visited his Upper East Side residence, requested medication to address a sexually transmitted infection he acquired from engaging in sexual relations with "Russian girls."
After the release of Epstein files, he expressed remorse for his association with Epstein. Last week, he declared that he is transferring his ownership interest in the NFL franchise to his children.
Virgin founder Richard Branson, ranked 1,504th on the Forbes list with a net worth of $2.8 billion, resides on a private island in the British Virgin Islands, which is merely a 20-minute helicopter journey from Epstein's infamous "pedo island." He showed enthusiasm in emails regarding the Russian girls that Epstein introduced to him.