“Officers assessed all obtainable proof on the time, interviewed the complainant, Ms Virginia Giuffre in addition to contacting a number of different potential victims. This didn’t lead to any allegation of prison conduct towards any UK-based nationals. The MPS sought recommendation from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and liaised with United States authorities, who had been main investigations into associated issues involving US nationals. Following this authorized recommendation, it was clear that any investigation into human trafficking could be largely centered on actions exterior the UK and perpetrators based mostly abroad. Officers due to this fact concluded, in session with the CPS, that different worldwide authorities had been finest positioned to progress these allegations. Officers maintained shut liaison with the United States and different related authorities all through their investigation to make sure any UK issues could possibly be recognized and to contemplate any assist requested.
