Met Police Probe Epstein Document Fallout – No New Allegations Yet
The Met Police have responded to the latest flood of Jeffrey Epstein court files released by the US Department of Justice, amid swirling claims London airports might have been used for human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Met Scrambles to Get to the Bottom of Claims
The force is currently sifting through the new info and liaising with US authorities to verify any fresh details. Meanwhile, detectives are also contacting former and current officers who protected Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, urging them to share anything suspicious they might recall.
“We continue to urge anyone with new or relevant information to come forward. All allegations will be taken seriously,” the Met stated.
No New Criminal Allegations in the UK So Far
Despite intense media buzz, the Met says no fresh criminal claims have been made regarding sexual offences within their jurisdiction. Their review is ongoing, but they stress any credible lead will be fully investigated.
Key Background Points on the Investigation
- Protection officers must meet strict professional standards; no wrongdoing has been found to date.
- Past probes into Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s alleged sex trafficking were halted because the suspected crimes mainly involved activities outside the UK.
- Investigations were paused after legal advice and reviewed multiple times between 2016 and 2022, with no changes in stance.
- In 2025, the Met reassessed claims about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s protection officer conducting checks on Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre—no new evidence of crimes or misconduct emerged.
- Thames Valley Police handle any Misconduct in Public Office matters linked to these issues.
- The Met is coordinating with a national policing group to ensure a uniform approach across forces.
