India, March 15 -- Forbes has published its 40th annual World's Billionaires List, which prominently features people associated with the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Following the Department of Justice's release of records concerning the deceased pedophile on December 19, several wealthy and notable figures connected to Epstein have been stepping down and issuing public apologies in large numbers.

A significant number of names on the latest Forbes list, 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 asserte...