Summary
Police have arrested Peter Mandelson, a former UK ambassador, as part of an investigation into his alleged sharing of government information with Jeffrey Epstein. The investigation follows claims that Mandelson passed sensitive market information to Epstein in 2009 while working as a business secretary. Mandelson was taken into custody and questioned by police.
Key Facts
- Peter Mandelson is a former UK ambassador and Labour minister.
- Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
- Allegations claim Mandelson shared market-sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein in 2009.
- The emails, released by the U.S. Department of Justice, indicate contact between Mandelson and Epstein.
- Mandelson does not face any allegations of sexual misconduct.
- His arrest happened after a similar arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, also linked to Epstein.
- British police practice did not name Mandelson, but he was identified as the suspect.
- Mandelson was dismissed from his diplomatic post in September 2023 after the emails became public.
