The Met Police said no arrests have been made
Police are to investigate claims that Prince Charles’ charity offered honours help to a Saudi citizen.
The Metropolitan Police on Wednesday confirmed it is investigating allegations of offences under the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925 linked to The Prince’s Foundation.
We have launched an investigation into allegations of offences under the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925.
Decision follows an assessment of a Sep 2021 letter, related to media reporting alleging offers of help made to secure honours and citizenship for a Saudi national.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) February 16, 2022
The Met said in a statement that the decision follows an assessment of a September 2021 letter and related to “media reporting alleging offers of help were made to secure honours and citizenship for a Saudi national”.
“The Special Enquiry Team has conducted the assessment process which has included contacting those believed to hold relevant information.
“Officers liaised with The Prince’s Foundation about the findings of an independent investigation into fundraising practices.
The Foundation provided a number of relevant documents. “These documents were reviewed alongside existing information. The assessment determined an investigation will commence.”
The force said no arrests have been made and no one has been interviewed under caution.
A spokesperson for The Prince’s Foundation told Sky News: “It would be inappropriate to comment on an ongoing investigation.”
The broadcaster noted that in September, Clarence House said Charles had “no knowledge of the alleged offer of honours or British citizenship on the basis of donation to his charities”.
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