// Reuters
According to the police, 66-year-old Andrew was released "under investigation" after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. This means that investigative activities are ongoing, but no formal charges have been brought against him yet.
In a morning statement, law enforcement did not mention Andrew's name and only reported the detention of a man over 60 years old. Searches were also conducted at two addresses related to the case as part of the investigation.
According to media reports, investigators are examining data suggesting that in 2010, Andrew may have provided trading reports to Jeffrey Epstein, who was previously convicted of sexual crimes. This prompted the review following the publication of a large volume of documents collected during the American investigation.
Law enforcement suspects Andrew of abusing his official position during his time in public service. Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has repeatedly denied all allegations and expressed regret about his acquaintance with Epstein.
After the scandal related to the Epstein case, Andrew lost all official titles and duties as a member of the royal family. Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his prison cell in 2019.
