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Scotland Yard opened an investigation against the Prince Charles Foundation for allegedly granting “honorary titles” and favoring British citizenship to Saudi tycoon Mahfuz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfuz in exchange for millions of donations. The residence of the heir to the British crown responded that the monarch would not have been aware of the alleged exchange.
Millions of donations in exchange for British citizenship and honorary degrees? This is the focus of the investigation opened by the British Police who put the magnifying glass on The Prince’s Foundation, or the Prince’s Foundation, one of Prince Charles’s organizations that promotes care for the environment and culture.
The authorities are trying to clarify the case after the Sunday Times reported in 2021 that the organization would have accepted more than 1.5 million pounds sterling, around 1.75 million euros, from the Saudi tycoon Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz. In return, the man would have received one of the highest honorary titles: the Order of the British Empire CBE.
In addition, according to the journalistic investigation, that distinction served to support the application for British citizenship. It is not clear if this has already been granted.
“This decision is a consequence of the analysis of a letter from September 2021. It is related to press reports about alleged offers of help to guarantee honors and (British) citizenship for a Saudi citizen,” Scotland Yard said. it’s a statement.
The scandal erupted after the resignation of Michael Fawcet, the then director of the foundation and a trusted man of Prince Charles for decades, last October.
Fawcett resigned amid accusations that he arranged for the Saudi billionaire to receive the alleged concessions.
The authorities specified that after the press reports they contacted “people suspected of having relevant information” and the aforementioned foundation “provided them with a series of documents.”
Finally, the Police decided to open an investigation under the Honors Law of 1925 that prevents irregularities of this type.
“These documents have been reviewed along with existing information. The analysis determined that an investigation will be opened. No arrests or interrogations have been made,” he said.
Prince Charles would have presented the decoration in a private ceremony
According to reports from the ‘Sunday Times’, the 51-year-old Saudi billionaire would have received the honorary title from Prince Charles, with whom he was appointed commander of the British Empire, during a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace, in 2016.
That event was not included in the official list of commitments of the British monarchy.
Clarence House, the prince’s office, responded that there was no evidence to support the claims.
“The Prince of Wales was not aware of the alleged offer of honors or British citizenship on the basis of donation to his charities,” the residence of the heir to the throne said.
In a statement, the Foundation involved added that “the board of directors is determined to learn lessons to ensure that, in the future, our charity maintains the highest standards in all areas and always acts with integrity and fairness.”
This is not the only case in which the Royal House is tainted by alleged corruption. Local media also reported in September last year that the monarch’s organization would have accepted an offer of 587,000 euros from Russian banker Dmitry Leus to obtain British nationality.
However, the foundation would have only received part of the sum: 117,400 euros, after its ethics committee expressed concern about the high offer.
According to an independent investigation by the Scottish Charity Regulator, the body that regulates the activity of charitable organizations in Scotland, Prince Charles would have written a letter of thanks to Leus for his generous donation.
This new controversy comes at a time when the British crown has been shaken by the accusations against Prince Andrew for alleged sexual abuse of a woman when she was a minor.
With Reuters, EFE, AP and local media
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Scotland Yard opened an investigation against the Prince Charles Foundation for allegedly granting “honorary titles” and favoring British citizenship to Saudi tycoon Mahfuz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfuz in exchange for millions of donations. The residence of the heir to the British crown responded that the monarch would not have been aware of the alleged exchange.
Millions of donations in exchange for British citizenship and honorary degrees? This is the focus of the investigation opened by the British Police who put the magnifying glass on The Prince’s Foundation, or the Prince’s Foundation, one of Prince Charles’s organizations that promotes care for the environment and culture.
The authorities are trying to clarify the case after the Sunday Times reported in 2021 that the organization would have accepted more than 1.5 million pounds sterling, around 1.75 million euros, from the Saudi tycoon Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz. In return, the man would have received one of the highest honorary titles: the Order of the British Empire CBE.
In addition, according to the journalistic investigation, that distinction served to support the application for British citizenship. It is not clear if this has already been granted.
“This decision is a consequence of the analysis of a letter from September 2021. It is related to press reports about alleged offers of help to guarantee honors and (British) citizenship for a Saudi citizen,” Scotland Yard said. it’s a statement.
The scandal erupted after the resignation of Michael Fawcet, the then director of the foundation and a trusted man of Prince Charles for decades, last October.
Fawcett resigned amid accusations that he arranged for the Saudi billionaire to receive the alleged concessions.
The authorities specified that after the press reports they contacted “people suspected of having relevant information” and the aforementioned foundation “provided them with a series of documents.”
Finally, the Police decided to open an investigation under the Honors Law of 1925 that prevents irregularities of this type.
“These documents have been reviewed along with existing information. The analysis determined that an investigation will be opened. No arrests or interrogations have been made,” he said.
Prince Charles would have presented the decoration in a private ceremony
According to reports from the ‘Sunday Times’, the 51-year-old Saudi billionaire would have received the honorary title from Prince Charles, with whom he was appointed commander of the British Empire, during a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace, in 2016.
That event was not included in the official list of commitments of the British monarchy.
Clarence House, the prince’s office, responded that there was no evidence to support the claims.
“The Prince of Wales was not aware of the alleged offer of honors or British citizenship on the basis of donation to his charities,” the residence of the heir to the throne said.
In a statement, the Foundation involved added that “the board of directors is determined to learn lessons to ensure that, in the future, our charity maintains the highest standards in all areas and always acts with integrity and fairness.”
This is not the only case in which the Royal House is tainted by alleged corruption. Local media also reported in September last year that the monarch’s organization would have accepted an offer of 587,000 euros from Russian banker Dmitry Leus to obtain British nationality.
However, the foundation would have only received part of the sum: 117,400 euros, after its ethics committee expressed concern about the high offer.
According to an independent investigation by the Scottish Charity Regulator, the body that regulates the activity of charitable organizations in Scotland, Prince Charles would have written a letter of thanks to Leus for his generous donation.
This new controversy comes at a time when the British crown has been shaken by the accusations against Prince Andrew for alleged sexual abuse of a woman when she was a minor.
With Reuters, EFE, AP and local media
First modification:
Scotland Yard opened an investigation against the Prince Charles Foundation for allegedly granting “honorary titles” and favoring British citizenship to Saudi tycoon Mahfuz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfuz in exchange for millions of donations. The residence of the heir to the British crown responded that the monarch would not have been aware of the alleged exchange.
Millions of donations in exchange for British citizenship and honorary degrees? This is the focus of the investigation opened by the British Police who put the magnifying glass on The Prince’s Foundation, or the Prince’s Foundation, one of Prince Charles’s organizations that promotes care for the environment and culture.
The authorities are trying to clarify the case after the Sunday Times reported in 2021 that the organization would have accepted more than 1.5 million pounds sterling, around 1.75 million euros, from the Saudi tycoon Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz. In return, the man would have received one of the highest honorary titles: the Order of the British Empire CBE.
In addition, according to the journalistic investigation, that distinction served to support the application for British citizenship. It is not clear if this has already been granted.
“This decision is a consequence of the analysis of a letter from September 2021. It is related to press reports about alleged offers of help to guarantee honors and (British) citizenship for a Saudi citizen,” Scotland Yard said. it’s a statement.
The scandal erupted after the resignation of Michael Fawcet, the then director of the foundation and a trusted man of Prince Charles for decades, last October.
Fawcett resigned amid accusations that he arranged for the Saudi billionaire to receive the alleged concessions.
The authorities specified that after the press reports they contacted “people suspected of having relevant information” and the aforementioned foundation “provided them with a series of documents.”
Finally, the Police decided to open an investigation under the Honors Law of 1925 that prevents irregularities of this type.
“These documents have been reviewed along with existing information. The analysis determined that an investigation will be opened. No arrests or interrogations have been made,” he said.
Prince Charles would have presented the decoration in a private ceremony
According to reports from the ‘Sunday Times’, the 51-year-old Saudi billionaire would have received the honorary title from Prince Charles, with whom he was appointed commander of the British Empire, during a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace, in 2016.
That event was not included in the official list of commitments of the British monarchy.
Clarence House, the prince’s office, responded that there was no evidence to support the claims.
“The Prince of Wales was not aware of the alleged offer of honors or British citizenship on the basis of donation to his charities,” the residence of the heir to the throne said.
In a statement, the Foundation involved added that “the board of directors is determined to learn lessons to ensure that, in the future, our charity maintains the highest standards in all areas and always acts with integrity and fairness.”
This is not the only case in which the Royal House is tainted by alleged corruption. Local media also reported in September last year that the monarch’s organization would have accepted an offer of 587,000 euros from Russian banker Dmitry Leus to obtain British nationality.
However, the foundation would have only received part of the sum: 117,400 euros, after its ethics committee expressed concern about the high offer.
According to an independent investigation by the Scottish Charity Regulator, the body that regulates the activity of charitable organizations in Scotland, Prince Charles would have written a letter of thanks to Leus for his generous donation.
This new controversy comes at a time when the British crown has been shaken by the accusations against Prince Andrew for alleged sexual abuse of a woman when she was a minor.
With Reuters, EFE, AP and local media
First modification:
Scotland Yard opened an investigation against the Prince Charles Foundation for allegedly granting “honorary titles” and favoring British citizenship to Saudi tycoon Mahfuz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfuz in exchange for millions of donations. The residence of the heir to the British crown responded that the monarch would not have been aware of the alleged exchange.
Millions of donations in exchange for British citizenship and honorary degrees? This is the focus of the investigation opened by the British Police who put the magnifying glass on The Prince’s Foundation, or the Prince’s Foundation, one of Prince Charles’s organizations that promotes care for the environment and culture.
The authorities are trying to clarify the case after the Sunday Times reported in 2021 that the organization would have accepted more than 1.5 million pounds sterling, around 1.75 million euros, from the Saudi tycoon Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz. In return, the man would have received one of the highest honorary titles: the Order of the British Empire CBE.
In addition, according to the journalistic investigation, that distinction served to support the application for British citizenship. It is not clear if this has already been granted.
“This decision is a consequence of the analysis of a letter from September 2021. It is related to press reports about alleged offers of help to guarantee honors and (British) citizenship for a Saudi citizen,” Scotland Yard said. it’s a statement.
The scandal erupted after the resignation of Michael Fawcet, the then director of the foundation and a trusted man of Prince Charles for decades, last October.
Fawcett resigned amid accusations that he arranged for the Saudi billionaire to receive the alleged concessions.
The authorities specified that after the press reports they contacted “people suspected of having relevant information” and the aforementioned foundation “provided them with a series of documents.”
Finally, the Police decided to open an investigation under the Honors Law of 1925 that prevents irregularities of this type.
“These documents have been reviewed along with existing information. The analysis determined that an investigation will be opened. No arrests or interrogations have been made,” he said.
Prince Charles would have presented the decoration in a private ceremony
According to reports from the ‘Sunday Times’, the 51-year-old Saudi billionaire would have received the honorary title from Prince Charles, with whom he was appointed commander of the British Empire, during a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace, in 2016.
That event was not included in the official list of commitments of the British monarchy.
Clarence House, the prince’s office, responded that there was no evidence to support the claims.
“The Prince of Wales was not aware of the alleged offer of honors or British citizenship on the basis of donation to his charities,” the residence of the heir to the throne said.
In a statement, the Foundation involved added that “the board of directors is determined to learn lessons to ensure that, in the future, our charity maintains the highest standards in all areas and always acts with integrity and fairness.”
This is not the only case in which the Royal House is tainted by alleged corruption. Local media also reported in September last year that the monarch’s organization would have accepted an offer of 587,000 euros from Russian banker Dmitry Leus to obtain British nationality.
However, the foundation would have only received part of the sum: 117,400 euros, after its ethics committee expressed concern about the high offer.
According to an independent investigation by the Scottish Charity Regulator, the body that regulates the activity of charitable organizations in Scotland, Prince Charles would have written a letter of thanks to Leus for his generous donation.
This new controversy comes at a time when the British crown has been shaken by the accusations against Prince Andrew for alleged sexual abuse of a woman when she was a minor.
With Reuters, EFE, AP and local media