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London police arrested former U.S. ambassador to the UK, Peter Mandelson, on Monday amid concerns over his connections to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The 72-year-old was detained under suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Police.
Footage aired on UK television showed Mandelson being escorted from his north London residence following police raids earlier this month. He was taken to a London police station for questioning the same day he was arrested.
This development follows the recent arrest of Prince Andrew, King Charles III’s younger brother, who is also under investigation for misconduct linked to the newly released Epstein-related documents.
Mandelson, a significant figure in British politics, is being scrutinized for allegedly sending confidential documents to Epstein during his time as a government minister, including during the 2008 financial crisis. Last year, Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed Mandelson from his role as the envoy to Washington after previous documents linked to Epstein revealed the depth of their relationship.
The release of new Epstein files by U.S. authorities on January 30 has prompted several high-profile investigations in the UK. Starmer has apologized to Epstein’s victims and accused Mandelson of providing false information about his relationship with Epstein during his vetting for the Washington post.
Mandelson’s appointment has sparked political backlash, with two top aides resigning over the controversy. The government plans to publish thousands of emails, messages, and documents related to Mandelson’s vetting process, which could further increase pressure on the Prime Minister and senior ministers.
Earlier this month, Mandelson resigned from the House of Lords, the UK’s upper parliamentary chamber. Police also searched two of his residences, one in Wiltshire and another in London, as part of ongoing investigations.
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