On October 22, 2026, Cebu City police confirmed a confidential criminal investigation into Thomas Markle Sr. after his son reported finding child sexual abuse material in his home. Philippine authorities lead the case and hold his devices, with the FBI's Tampa office and Criminal Division assisting; Thomas Sr. denies the allegations. Meghan Markle says a 2018 letter to the Metropolitan Police made allegations against her father and she was assured they were investigated, but the Met says it never investigated him and is not doing so now. The Met confirmed a 2019 letter from Rosalind Loveless reached Meghan and held only an ex-wife's allegation, while Samantha Markle says the computers sat in storage in the Philippines for two years.