Tech giants have been directed to save Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s communications with his associate Jeffrey Epstein as part of a criminal inquiry. Prosecutors have also requested the preservation of the royal’s discussions with Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted teen sex trafficker. New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez has contacted over two dozen companies, including email and cloud services like Google, WhatsApp, and Yahoo, as well as American Express and Expedia.

All these companies have been instructed to secure any data related to Epstein’s Zorro Ranch and the individuals associated with it, including the royal. A source familiar with the investigation revealed that Andrew had visited the ranch multiple times, and former staff have been questioned about his visits and interactions on the property.

The letters sent in May represent a significant advancement in the probe into Epstein’s secretive Santa Fe ranch, where numerous women and girls claim they were groomed or mistreated. The ranch was allegedly intended by Epstein to be a facility for impregnating victims. Investigators aim to preserve communications involving Epstein, Maxwell, and other individuals connected to the ranch.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez emphasized the importance of survivors’ testimonies in the investigation. Companies are now legally obligated to retain records, illustrating the seriousness of the case. The investigation’s scope includes guest lists, movements on the property, and access permissions. Although Andrew denies any wrongdoing, the ongoing investigation continues to shed light on his past connections to Epstein and Zorro Ranch.

The renewed scrutiny on the ranch and the preservation orders issued to various companies signal a belief that crucial evidence may still exist. Andrew maintains his innocence and denies any recollection of meeting Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of misconduct. The New Mexico Attorney General’s Office declined to provide comments due to the ongoing criminal investigation.