by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Europe Bureau Chief
LONDON (Worthy News) – A British political and royal crisis over the elite’s ties to late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein deepened Monday as police arrested Britain’s former ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Mandelson was arrested at his home in Camden, north London, at about 4:30 p.m. local time, Worthy News has learned. He was seen being led away by plainclothes police officers and placed into the back of an unmarked vehicle, according to footage reviewed by Worthy News.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: “A 72-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He has been taken to a London police station for interview.”
The force added: “The arrest follows search warrants executed at addresses in Wiltshire and Camden.”
Police have not provided further details about the precise nature of the allegations. Misconduct in public office is a common law offense in the U.K. that can apply when a public official is accused of abusing his or her position. No charges have been filed.
PRINCE ANDREW ALSO ARRESTED
The arrest comes days after former Prince Andrew was detained on his 66th birthday on similar suspicion of misconduct in public office, intensifying scrutiny of high-profile figures linked to Epstein.
Mandelson, long regarded as a Labour Party grandee for his senior Cabinet roles and strategic influence under former Prime Minister Tony Blair, served as Britain’s ambassador to Washington beginning in early 2025 after being appointed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in 2024. His tenure ended late last year.
Mandelson’s arrest follows emails released in late January by the U.S. Department of Justice that allegedly showed he disclosed market-sensitive information to Epstein while serving as a U.K. government minister. Police opened a criminal investigation earlier this month and executed search warrants at two properties linked to Mandelson.
He has not publicly commented in recent weeks on the released documents. However, those familiar with his position say he has consistently maintained that he did not act in a criminal manner and was not motivated by financial gain.
The development intensifies scrutiny of Prime Minister Starmer, who defended Mandelson’s appointment at the time despite criticism over his past associations with Epstein.
In recent weeks, several senior Downing Street officials have stepped down amid mounting political pressure, and some Labour lawmakers have publicly questioned Starmer’s judgment. A lawyer for Mandelson declined to comment.
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