The release of millions of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice has once again placed the Jeffrey Epstein case at the center of world attention. These files are providing an in depth look at how the late financier built a network of influence that reached far beyond the United States. Initially started by Jeffrey Epstein along with a close friend often identified as French modeling scout Jean-Luc Brunel , the operation focused on his personal island. There, he was bringing in minor girls of different origins and was providing them to billionaires to satisfy them and gain their trust.
New Global Figures Under Scrutiny
As investigators go through the 3.5 million pages released in early 2026, many more famous names from the worlds of business, politics, and entertainment have surfaced:
° Bill Gates & Elon Musk: Both tech giants appear in the files. While Gates has faced questions about his meetings with Epstein regarding charity, new documents suggest Epstein may have tried to use personal information about Gates as leverage. Elon Musk’s name appears in relation to business logistics, though no evidence of wrongdoing has been found so far.
° Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor): The documents include shocking new photos of the former Prince in compromising positions. These 2026 releases have led to new demands in the UK for him to speak with U.S. investigators.
° Donald Trump & Bill Clinton: The files confirm that both current and former Presidents had connections with Epstein in the past. While Trump’s records mostly show casual gossip and news clippings, on the other hand , Clinton’s flight logs on the “Lolita Express” remain a major focus of the investigation.
° Mick Jagger & Woody Allen: The names of these celebrities have also appeared in earlier batches of emails and photos, showing how deeply Epstein had integrated himself into the world of high-society entertainment.
The Indian Connection
Recent releases revealed that several prominent Indian names are also linked with Jeffrey Epstein. These records show that Epstein was actively trying to expand his influence into India’s political and business circles.
° Anil Ambani: The Indian billionaire and chairman of the Reliance Group is mentioned over 90 times in the files. The documents include messages from 2017 to 2019 where Ambani and Epstein discussed setting up meetings with senior U.S. officials like Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon. In one exchange, Epstein even suggested a “tall Swedish woman” to visit Ambani to “make it fun,” which Ambani reportedly agreed to by saying “arrange that.”
° Hardeep Singh Puri: India’s Union Minister is also mentioned in the files. The documents show email exchanges from 2014 when Puri was working with an international institute. The emails discuss bringing tech leaders like LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman to India to explore business opportunities. While Puri has stated he met Epstein a few times for professional reasons, he has firmly denied any connection to Epstein’s illegal activities.
° Narendra Modi: The Indian Prime Minister’s name appears in Epstein’s personal emails, particularly regarding his 2017 visit to Israel. Epstein claimed in a message that the visit happened because of his “advice,” a claim that the Indian government has strongly rejected as the “trashy ruminations of a convicted criminal.”
° Deepak Chopra: The world-famous wellness expert was also a contact of Epstein. The files show Epstein asking Chopra for details about the wealth and social standing of the Ambani brothers, as Epstein was looking for ways to get closer to India’s most powerful families.
The Hidden System of Influence
The feature story of the Epstein files is not just about the names, but about the system he built. The extremes to which human beings go to satisfy their needs. The files describe how Epstein used his wealth to act as a “fixer” or a “matchmaker” for the rich. Whether it was introducing a billionaire to a new business partner or providing “entertainment” on his private island, Epstein’s goal was always the same: to make himself indispensable to the world’s most powerful people.By 2026, the Department of Justice has made it clear that being a “friend” of Epstein is no longer a secret. As more details emerge, the case continues to raise difficult questions about how power, privilege, and influence can allow wrongdoing to remain hidden for years.
