Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador to the United States, is pictured in London, England, on February 14, 2026, after police launched an investigation into misconduct in public office following the release of U.S. Department of Justice documents relating to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Chris J. Ratcliffe | Reuters
Police in London arrested Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the United States, on Monday, who is being investigated for his ties to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Metropolitan Police announced that Lord Mandelson, 72, had been arrested on suspicion of misconduct. In line with British practice, police did not release the man’s name, but a photo of the man being taken from his home by police was released on Monday.
“He was arrested at an address in Camden and taken to a London police station for questioning,” the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
“This follows search warrants at two addresses in the Wiltshire and Camden areas.”
Mr Mandelson was sacked in September on the orders of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following revelations about his dealings with Mr Epstein, but has previously denied any wrongdoing.
Police were known to be investigating whether Mandelson leaked market-sensitive information to Epstein while he was a government minister during the 2009 and 2010 global financial crisis.
Mandelson’s arrest came four days after British police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a former prince and brother of King Charles III, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Mountbatten-Windsor was released late on Thursday. The nature of the investigation into him was not disclosed, but Thames Valley Police said it was looking into reports that he sent confidential trade reports to Mr Epstein in 2010, when he was Britain’s international trade envoy.
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