Philippine police investigate Meghan Markle’s half-brother in child abuse inquiry
Manila authorities say Thomas Markle Jr is a person of interest in an investigation into alleged child sexual abuse images found at his father's former home in Cebu.
Investigation scope expands to son
Interior Secretary Juanito Remulla stated that witnesses alleged underage girls were brought to the younger Markle's residence. Investigators are currently examining whether Thomas Markle Jr was involved in alleged child sexual abuse offences. He is being treated as a person of interest rather than a suspect at this time.
Details on seized material
Police uncovered more than 7,000 photos and one video involving under-age males and females of various descents. Some of the images reportedly show children as young as 10 and 11 years old. The investigation will determine if the son is directly linked to the material handed to authorities.
Father's status and location
Thomas Markle Sr has returned to the United States where he lives in a care home for dementia patients. He admitted paying for sex in the Philippines but denied possessing child abuse imagery. Local officials indicated they would know more about the son's involvement within the next few days.
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