# Philippine authorities probe allegations against Thomas Markle over child abuse material

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/meghan-markles-father-thomas-under-investigation-by-child-sex-abuse-task-force-in-philippines-as-fbi-considers-next-steps/
- Published: 2026-10-23T12:36:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T12:53:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16232923/Meghan-Markles-father-Thomas-child-sex-abuse-Philippines-FBI.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Philippine authorities are investigating allegations against Thomas Markle Sr.
- Markle Sr denies the claims made by his son.
- Meghan says she learned of allegations in 2018 and sought to protect her children.

## Summary

Authorities in the Philippines are investigating allegations that Thomas Markle Sr possessed child sexual abuse material, while the FBI is reportedly considering whether to open its own investigation. The claims have prompted a statement from his estranged daughter, Meghan, who said she was deeply distressed and explained that keeping her children from contact with her father was intended to protect them.

Meghan said she was told of troubling allegations in 2018 and that a letter about them had been shared with her after being sent to the Metropolitan Police and Royalty and Specialist Protection. Her brother, Thomas Markle Jr, alleges he found images and videos in boxes of devices at their father’s home in Cebu; Markle Sr denies the claims, calling them “sick lies”. The Philippine Justice Department says its anti-trafficking and online child exploitation task force is investigating reports concerning an American man in his 80s.

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