Disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly sought assistance from Jeffrey Epstein in obtaining £150 million to support the provision of fuel to the US Defence Department, as indicated by emails from the Epstein Files. In September 2010, Andrew was contacted by a managing partner at Concord Investment Partners Holdings regarding securing $200 million (£150 million) for Aria Petroleum, a significant fuel distribution company in Central Asia, to enhance its business with the US Department of Defence.
Just three months later, in December 2010, Andrew forwarded the email to Epstein after his arrival in New York, where he had initially expressed intentions to sever ties with Epstein, though they were found to have maintained contact for years. In the email, Andrew inquired about potential interest from individuals associated with US institutions in reviewing the matter.
Identifying himself as HRH The Duke of York KG, Andrew, who was a UK trade envoy at the time, signed off the email. The original sender’s details were not disclosed in the forwarded message. Aria Petroleum Limited, established in Britain in 2012, was reportedly partly controlled by Gunvor, a company characterized by the US Treasury as a “Kremlin puppet” in November of the previous year, according to Newsweek.
Former Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker, who was a transport minister during the email exchanges, suggested that authorities should scrutinize the documents. He emphasized the necessity for a comprehensive evaluation of Andrew’s activities as a trade envoy, addressing matters of propriety, legality, and moral implications. Baker expressed concerns about potential repercussions on UK-US relations and Britain’s international reputation, urging Andrew to clarify any financial gains and his involvement in the situation.
The surfaced email adds to the pressure on Andrew, who is being urged to travel to the US to address inquiries about his association with Epstein.
