After Andrew, Former US Envoy Peter Mandelson Arrested Over Epstein Links
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Last Updated:February 23, 2026, 23:26 IST
Peter Mandelson, former ambassador to the US, was arrested in Camden over links to Jeffrey Epstein, following searches in London and Wiltshire
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Days after former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested over links with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Britain’s former ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, was on Monday arrested by the London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
According to a report by The Guardian, the Metropolitan police have been investigating the alleged leaking by Mandelson of Downing Street emails and market-sensitive information to Epstein.
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A video footage reportedly showed him being driven away from his home in an unmarked car shortly after being escorted from his home by officers.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was arrested at an address in Camden on Monday, 23 February and has been taken to a London police station for interview. This follows search warrants at two addresses in the Wiltshire and Camden areas."
The police investigation into Mandelson was initiated after the release of files related to the late disgraced financier.
In February, officers searched two properties linked to Mandelson, 72, in London and Wiltshire.
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