Peter Mandelson accused of misconduct in public office
JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP Former UK Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson is pictured as he leaves his residence in central London on February 21, 2026. Mandelson faces a criminal investigation over allegations he shared confidential information with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein nearly two decades ago. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP)
Peter Mandelson,former British ambassador to the United States, was arrested this Monday (23), on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to the American network CNN.
He is being accused of passing information to Jeffrey Epstein while he was business secretary. Police searched two properties belonging to Mandelson.
A Metropolitan Police officer said a 72-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was arrested at an address in Camden and was taken to London for questioning.
