- Police are reportedly expanding their investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to include potential corruption offences, in addition to an inquiry into alleged sex trafficking.
- He was arrested last month on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following allegations of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as a trade envoy.
- Mr Mountbatten-Windsor served as the UK’s special representative for international trade and investment from 2001 to 2011, and has consistently denied any wrongdoing regarding his association with Epstein.
- Police sources indicate the legal threshold for misconduct in public office is high, prompting the need to explore broader potential offences.
- His ties to Epstein led to him being stripped of royal duties, patronages, and titles, while ministers have agreed to release related files, though not yet due to ongoing police inquiries.
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