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Shkruar nga PamfletiThe multimillionaire from the US had for years created a ring for the sexual exploitation of minors and maintained contacts worldwide with high-level personalities from politics, economics and royal families.
Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the BBC reports .
This is the first time the former prince, who has faced multiple allegations of links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been arrested.
Andrew has consistently and vehemently denied any wrongdoing.
"As part of the investigation, we have today arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The man is currently in police custody."
"We will not be releasing the name of the person arrested, in line with national guidelines. Please also note that this case is already active, so caution should be exercised with any publication to avoid prejudicing the judicial process," the British police statement said.
Following new revelations from facsimile files on the sexual abuse scandal involving US financier Jeffrey Epstein and the implication of former Prince Andrew, Buckingham reacted without waiting for the official launch of the investigation.
According to a statement issued by a palace spokesman, the King has already expressed deep concern regarding the allegations of his brother's behavior through unprecedented words and actions.
Previously, Crown Prince William and his wife Kate have also taken a stance.
The couple are "deeply concerned" by the latest revelations from the Epstein dossier, a Palace spokesman said. The prince and princess are thinking of the victims. Andrew has lost all honours, military ranks and titles over his alleged involvement in the Epstein abuse scandal.
The emails that burden Andrew
Andrew gave Epstein confidential documents in 2010, according to the now-declassified files. The documents appear to have included reports on Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore, which Andrew had received in his role as the UK government's trade envoy.
Epstein had been convicted of sexual abuse of minors at the time. The emails, which were sent in early 2011, now refute Andrews' claims that she had previously cut off contact with Epstein.
Heavy blow for Starmer
The shock of the new files has meanwhile caused a government crisis in London.
The background has to do with support for Peter Mandelson, whom Starmer appointed ambassador to the US despite his known ties to Epstein.
The loss of two senior staffers in quick succession is seen as a major blow to Starmer, who is trying to wrap up the affair. Mandelson has since been sacked from his post in Washington.
The US multimillionaire had for years created a ring for the sexual exploitation of minors and maintained contacts around the world with high-ranking figures from politics, business and royal families. In July 2019, Epstein was arrested, a month later he was found dead in a New York prison cell. According to official data, he committed suicide.
Conspiracy theories
A number of theories are circulating regarding this case. Among them is speculation that Epstein acted under the mandate of the secret services to collect compromising material on influential people, so that pressure could be exerted on them.
Andrew settled a civil lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre in 2022, accusing her of sexual assault. Giuffre committed suicide in April. Andrew has repeatedly denied the allegations of abuse, but has remained silent about the latest allegations.
The revelations about Epstein's abusive activities are bringing more and more people to light. Over the weekend, Norwegian career diplomat Mona Juul resigned over her ties to Epstein. Crown Princess Mette-Marit apologized for her past contacts with the multimillionaire.
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