London [UK], February 24 (ANI): Former United Kingdom Ambassador to the United States entity[“people”,”Peter Mandelson”,”uk ambassador to us”] was arrested by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office following developments related to his past association with convicted sex offender entity[“people”,”Jeffrey Epstein”,”american financier offender”], Euronews reported.
In a statement, the London Metropolitan Police said officers had arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office but did not name Mandelson. However, British media reported that authorities had searched multiple properties connected to the former Labour cabinet minister and European commissioner, and television footage showed him being taken away by officers.
The investigation was reportedly launched earlier this month after the United States Department of Justice released additional documents related to Epstein. The newly disclosed files reportedly included emails suggesting that Mandelson shared market-sensitive government information with Epstein in 2009 while serving as Business Secretary during the global financial crisis under then–Prime Minister entity[“politician”,”Gordon Brown”,”uk prime minister”].
Mandelson has held several senior roles, including serving as a European commissioner and later as Britain’s ambassador to the United States. Prime Minister entity[“politician”,”Keir Starmer”,”uk prime minister”] appointed him to the diplomatic post in December 2024 despite reports that Mandelson had maintained contact with Epstein after Epstein’s 2008 conviction in the United States for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
Starmer dismissed Mandelson in September 2025 following further disclosures regarding the extent of his association with Epstein. Earlier this month, the Prime Minister publicly apologized to Epstein’s victims, stating, “I am sorry. Sorry for what was done to you, sorry that so many people with power failed you, sorry for having believed Mandelson’s lies and appointing him.”
Authorities are now examining claims that Mandelson may have passed sensitive government information to Epstein approximately 15 years ago. The investigation remains ongoing, Euronews reported.
The arrest comes days after entity[“people”,”Prince Andrew”,”duke of york”] was detained in a separate but related case concerning his friendship with Epstein. The former prince was questioned over alleged misconduct linked to his tenure as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy and was later released after 11 hours in custody as inquiries continue. (ANI)
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