It was claimed that an investigation was launched against a US diplomat working in England for allegedly possessing obscene images of children, and the diplomat was later sent to the US.
According to reports in the British press, the incident took place on August 25 in the Putney area, southwest of London.
The Sun claimed that US officials entered the diplomat's house and then took him out of England and to the USA. The news claimed that the British police were not informed of this process in advance.
According to the news, it is considered that the investigation carried out against the diplomat is related to the investigation regarding another person in the USA.
While it was stated that the US authorities did not have direct arrest authority on British soil, no information was shared regarding an official extradition process during the diplomat's removal from the country.
It was reported that the British government is in contact with the US Embassy and relevant law enforcement units in order to reveal all aspects of the incident.
MET POLICE: USA INFORMED US ON AUGUST 25
London Metropolitan Police announced that US authorities informed them on August 25.
In a statement made by the police, it was stated that US authorities were conducting an investigation in London into possible crimes related to obscene images of children.
"We continue to be in contact with the US authorities regarding this issue," the statement said.
In the statement made by the British government, it was emphasized that all foreign diplomats serving in the country are expected to comply with British laws.
The government spokesman said: "Just as we expect British diplomats serving abroad to comply with the laws of the relevant country, we also expect all foreign diplomats serving in the UK to comply with our laws."
No further statement was made due to the ongoing investigation.
US EMBASSY: WE TAKE THE ALLEGATIONS SERIOUSLY
The US Embassy in London also confirmed that the person accused was working at the embassy.
The embassy said the U.S. government expects all personnel to adhere to the highest standards of conduct and that the allegations are taken seriously.
In the statement, it was argued that British law enforcement was informed in a short time and necessary steps were taken within the scope of the investigation.
It was stated that the person in question was reassigned to the USA in connection with the ongoing investigation.
The Sun's claim that the diplomat was removed from the country without the knowledge of the British authorities created controversy in London.
British politicians and lawyers argued that if the alleged criminal acts took place in England, British authorities should also take part in the investigation process.
In response, the US Embassy stated that the British authorities were informed and the process was carried out in coordination with law enforcement units.
THE ACCUSES ARE NOT PROVEN YET
There is no information that the diplomat, whose name was not disclosed due to the accusations against him, was found guilty by any court.
In the UK, possessing, producing or distributing obscene images of children constitutes a crime under various laws. However, the investigation against the diplomat in question has not yet been concluded.
British and US authorities are continuing to investigate the legal aspect of the incident and the diplomat's departure from the UK.
