Thames Valley Police confirmed they have been in talks with prosecutors as part of their assessment into Andrew’s conduct during his time as the UK’s trade envoy. The former Duke of York, 65, is accused of sharing confidential material with the convicted sex offender, based on emails included in the newly released US Department of Justice documents.
The allegations claim Andrew passed along official reports from trips to Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam, as well as sensitive details concerning investment opportunities in Afghanistan.
Police Confirm Ongoing Discussions with Prosecutors
In a statement issued Wednesday, Thames Valley Police said it is “leading the ongoing assessment of allegations relating to misconduct in public office, specifically relating to documents within the US Department of Justice’s Epstein files”.
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright confirmed that authorities are consulting legal experts as part of the process.
“As part of this assessment, we have engaged in discussions with Specialist Crown Prosecutors from the CPS,” he said.