Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, is under arrest for suspicion of rape involving someone who was unconscious and otherwise incapable of resisting the act, Norway Police announced on Tuesday.

Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's crown princess, was arrested on suspicion of rape, police said Tuesday, the latest scandal involving the royal family.

Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."

Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, is the stepson of Norway's heir to the throne but has no royal title or official duties. He reportedly denies the allegation of rape.

Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, was arrested in Oslo on suspicion of rape. Police charged him with sexual intercourse with

Crown Prince Haakon said the police and judiciary must be allowed to do their jobs as they investigate a list of allegations, including rape, against Marius Borg Hoiby, his wife's son from a previous relationship.

Marit, who is already facing charges of violence as part of an ongoing investigation, has been arrested on suspicion of rape. Marius Borg Høiby, 27, is the stepson of the heir to the Norwegian throne,

Marius Borg Høiby was arrested late Monday in Oslo on a preliminary charge of having had “sexual intercourse with someone who is unconscious or for other reasons unable to resist the act.”

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been accused of committing a sex act with an unconscious or defenceless person, with the rape allegation resulting in his third arrest in four months.