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Former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson has been released on bail after being arrested in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The 72-year-old former Labour politician was taken into custody by the Metropolitan Police as part of an ongoing criminal investigation linked to his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
According to police, officers arrested a “72-year-old man” in connection with allegations involving a former government minister. Mandelson was seen leaving his central London home accompanied by plainclothes officers before being driven away. He later returned home in the early hours after being released pending further investigation. Authorities emphasized that an arrest does not imply guilt but indicates suspicion of a potential offense.
The investigation follows the release of emails by the U.S. Department of Justice in January, which suggested Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein was closer than previously known. The correspondence reportedly showed Mandelson sharing information with Epstein while serving as a minister in former Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s government in 2009. Mandelson has expressed deep regret over his association with Epstein but has not publicly addressed the latest developments.
Mandelson was dismissed from his diplomatic post in September 2024 after questions emerged about the depth of his ties to Epstein. His appointment by Prime Minister Keir Starmer had initially been viewed as a strategic move, particularly after Mandelson helped secure an early trade agreement with the United States regarding tariffs under President Donald Trump.
The controversy has intensified political pressure on Starmer, with parliament ordering the release of vetting documents related to Mandelson’s appointment. A conviction for misconduct in public office carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment and would be tried in Crown Court. Mandelson, who previously resigned twice from cabinet positions during his political career, now faces renewed scrutiny amid one of Britain’s most significant political scandals in recent years.
