Prince Andrew has been arrested following the public release of 3.5 million pages of archived documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case by the U.S. Department of Justice. The documents have sparked significant international controversy, leading to immediate legal action.
Operative Information Center-OMM, citing foreign media, reports that the former prince is accused of leaking state secrets and participating in an illegal exploitation network. He was taken into custody on suspicion of irregularities committed while holding public office.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer commented on the development, stating that "no one is above the law." Following this statement, British police initiated a large-scale investigation at Andrew's former residence at Windsor Castle.
The Epstein scandal involves a high-profile international investigation into a sex trafficking ring operated by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. For years, Prince Andrew's name has been linked to the case; however, the recently unclassified archive documents provided the necessary legal grounds for formal charges to be brought forward. The case has previously led to the conviction of several associates and continues to impact high-ranking figures globally.