The FBI received a tip-off in August 2020 from a Finnish IP address alleging the existence of "secret tapes" containing evidence of "pedophilia organized by Jeffrey Epstein for Prince Andrew." The informant claimed these tapes were hidden in a secret compartment within Epstein's Bahamas home, potentially near a Michelangelo picture in the drawing room, and suggested looking for other items in the kitchen and a separate studio apartment in the Bahamas, as well as locations in Brazil. This information surfaced as part of the latest releases of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's case.
The tip suggested the alleged criminal activity involving Epstein and Prince Andrew had been ongoing for 15 years. It is currently unknown whether the FBI acted on this specific tip or if it held any validity.
Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing concerning his association with Epstein. The article also mentions an email from an individual believed to be Prince Andrew, identified as "A," to Ghislaine Maxwell inquiring about "new inappropriate friends" for "fun" during a stay at Balmoral.
Separately, an undated photograph from the Epstein files shows Prince Andrew with his arm across the laps of five women, with Ghislaine Maxwell visible in the background. Prince Andrew withdrew from public royal duties in 2019 following a television interview discussing his ties to Epstein.