Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 1, 2026 at 03:53 PM

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Newly released bank statements from the US Department of Justice suggest Jeffrey Epstein made $75,000 in payments to accounts linked to Lord Mandelson between 2003 and 2004. The payments, referencing Lord Mandelson, were sent from Epstein's JP Morgan accounts to Barclays and HSBC accounts, with Mandelson named as a beneficiary in some instances. Lord Mandelson stated he has no record or recollection of receiving the funds and questions the documents' authenticity. The released files also include a redacted image of Lord Mandelson with a woman, the circumstances of which he cannot recall. He reiterated his regret for his association with Epstein and apologized to Epstein's victims. The payments were first reported by the Financial Times.

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Hartlepool 35% HSBC 35% Barclays 35% United States ×340% Labour Party 40% JP Morgan 40% Keir Starmer 40% Financial Times 50% Reinaldo Avila da Silva ×260% US Department of Justice ×270% Jeffrey Epstein ×795% Peter Mandelson (Lord Mandelson) ×1295%

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lord mandelson 100% jeffrey epstein 100% financial payments 80% bank statements 70% association with epstein 60% us department of justice 60% reinaldo avila da silva 50% uk ambassador 40%

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