The Philippine Interior Minister has also spoken out about Meghan Markle's father: He could be the most despicable sexual offender.

Authorities are investigating digital images depicting child sexual abuse found at Thomas Markle's home in the Philippines. Interior Minister Jonvic Remulla stated that evidence suggests a serious sexual offender is involved. The police discovered a significant amount of child pornography and a laptop during their search. They plan to collaborate with other agencies to take legal action against Markle if sufficient evidence is found. Thomas Markle, who has returned to the U.S. after living in Cebu, denies the allegations, expressing shock and distress over his son's claims. Meghan Markle expressed her deep concern regarding the situation, noting that authorities were informed of troubling allegations about her father back in 2018.