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Surrey Police Investigate Prince's Alleged Human Trafficking Claims

2/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Surrey Police are seeking information about allegations of human trafficking and sexual assault involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a former prince, dating to the 1990s.
The appeal follows a redacted U.S. Department of Justice report detailing claims against Mountbatten-Windsor and Ghislaine Maxwell.
The allegations describe a woman being restrained and tortured while the former prince and others observed.
Police say they have found no prior reports of the incidents in their records.

History

Historical Context

The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 established a federal framework to combat human trafficking in the U.S., creating the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons in 2001. This law has led to over 1,000 prosecutions annually, highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing trafficking, as seen in recent allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and policy reform.

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Story summary

Surrey Police are seeking information about allegations of human trafficking and sexual assault involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a former prince, dating to the 1990s.
The appeal follows a redacted U.S. Department of Justice report detailing claims against Mountbatten-Windsor and Ghislaine Maxwell.
The allegations describe a woman being restrained and tortured while the former prince and others observed.
Police say they have found no prior reports of the incidents in their records.

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