Overview
- The Metropolitan Police said a 72-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and taken in for questioning, with UK media identifying him as Peter Mandelson.
- Officers were seen removing Mandelson from his London home, according to British media reports.
- The investigation concerns allegations that classified UK government information was passed to Epstein, who was charged with sex-trafficking offenses and died in custody after indictment.
- Mandelson previously served as ambassador to the United States before his September 2025 dismissal over his ties to Epstein, and he retired from the House of Lords on February 4.
- He has denied any wrongdoing, as the arrest follows the February 19 detention of Prince Andrew in related inquiries.