New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Newly released US Justice Department (DoJ) documents linked to sex offender Jeffery Epstein's case indicate that American officials sought to trace a woman believed to be in India to provide compensation and therapy under victim assistance schemes.

As per the document, a woman believed to be based in India was identified by US authorities as someone eligible for support under victim assistance and compensation programmes.

The document numbered 'EFTA00038425' mentioned the "New York Crime Victims Compensation link." It says, "Please have them complete an application and send it to me. I will forward directly with the FBI paperwork."

A section of the document also read, "Finally - is currently living in India. Is th...