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Thomas Markle investigated over alleged child sexual abuse images
Thomas Markle is being investigated over alleged child sexual abuse images after his son said he found them among his belongings.
The alleged material was found at Markle’s home in Cebu, in the Philippines, according to the accounts.
His son, Thomas Markle Jr., says he reported the discovery to Philippine police and contacted US authorities.
Police in the Philippines are preparing to retrieve evidence, while a separate FBI investigation is expected.
Markle denies the allegations and says his son’s claims are lies.
Meghan Markle said she was deeply distressed and expressed concern for any children who may have been harmed.
The investigation will determine whether the allegations are supported by evidence and what action may follow.
Thomas Markle is being investigated over alleged possession of child sexual abuse images, according to reports in The Sun and People.
His son, Thomas Markle Jr., says he found the material in boxes and on a phone at his father’s home in Cebu, Philippines, and reported it to authorities.
The Sun reported that Philippine police are preparing to seize evidence and that the FBI is expected to conduct a separate investigation.
Thomas Markle denied the allegations, telling the Daily Mail that he could never do what he is accused of and calling the claims lies.
Meghan Markle said she was deeply distressed and hoped justice would be served, with children’s safety and protection remaining the priority.
- Who
- Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle’s father, is under investigation following a report by his son, Thomas Markle Jr.
- What
- Authorities are investigating allegations that Thomas Markle possessed child sexual abuse images. He denies the allegations.
- When
- The reports were published on October 22, 2026. Thomas Markle Jr. reportedly said he reported the discovery on July 10.
- Where
- The material was allegedly found at Thomas Markle’s home in Cebu, Philippines.
- Why
- Thomas Markle Jr. said he found the material among his father’s belongings and reported it because he believed it was illegal.
Thomas Markle Jr.
Thomas Markle
Alleged material
Thomas Markle Jr.
Jr. said he found child sexual abuse images and videos among his father’s belongings.
Thomas Markle
Markle denied the allegations and said he could never do what he was accused of.
Reporting the discovery
Thomas Markle Jr.
Jr. said he had no option but to report his father.
Thomas Markle
Markle said he had no idea why his son was trying to destroy him with lies.
Thomas Markle Jr. reportedly contacted the FBI hotline, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Pennsylvania state police.
The Sun and People published reports that Thomas Markle was being investigated over alleged child sexual abuse images.
Thomas Markle denied the allegations in comments to the Daily Mail, according to People.
- Alleged discovery location
- Thomas Markle’s home in Cebu, Philippines
- Boxes
- Four large boxes
- Quantity alleged
- Hundreds, if not thousands” of images
- Son who reported discovery
- Thomas Markle Jr., 60
- Father’s age
- Thomas Markle, 82
- Separate investigation
- The FBI is expected to conduct a probe
5 sources
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What people are saying
I could never do what I’m being accused of.
When I found this material I was horrified and I had no option but to report my dad.
My thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed.
Now maybe people will finally understand why she has had nothing to do with her father since 2018.