Ex-UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested over alleged Epstein links

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 24, 2026 at 07:32 PM
Ex-UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested over alleged Epstein links

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In February 2026, former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, was arrested in the UK. He was questioned for nine hours regarding alleged misconduct related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest stems from emails suggesting Mandelson may have shared sensitive government information. The investigation is focused on determining the nature and extent of Mandelson's alleged involvement and whether any laws were broken. Mandelson has denied any wrongdoing in connection to the allegations.

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