Summary
The European Commission asked the EU's anti-fraud office to investigate Lord Mandelson after documents showed he communicated with Jeffrey Epstein. These documents suggest he gave Epstein internal information when he was an EU trade envoy. UK police also arrested Lord Mandelson for alleged misconduct, and he was released on bail.
Key Facts
- The European Commission has requested an investigation by the European Anti-Fraud Office (Olaf) into Lord Mandelson.
- Documents from the U.S. revealed communications between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein.
- Lord Mandelson was the EU's trade envoy from 2004 to 2008.
- The emails suggest Mandelson informed Epstein about a large euro bailout in 2010.
- UK police arrested Lord Mandelson on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
- Following his arrest, Lord Mandelson surrendered his passport as part of his bail conditions.
- Lord Mandelson's lawyers deny any wrongdoing and say he was not planning to leave the UK.
