Police Search Two Properties Linked To Peter Mandelson Over Epstein Files
Metropolitan Police executed warrants at Camden and Wiltshire addresses on Feb. 6, 2025 in a probe of alleged misconduct in public office.
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Metropolitan Police executed search warrants at addresses in Camden and Wiltshire on Feb. 6, 2025 in an investigation into alleged misconduct in public office involving 72‑year‑old Peter Mandelson, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Hayley Sewart said.
The searches follow newly released Jeffrey Epstein files that, according to the documents, include email exchanges in which Peter Mandelson, a former UK ambassador to the United States and former business secretary, allegedly shared confidential or market‑sensitive government information during the 2008 financial crisis.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized to Epstein's victims in the House of Commons on Feb. 5, 2025 and faced renewed scrutiny, while Global Counsel said in a statement that it had cut all ties with Peter Mandelson.
Officers carried out the warrants without prior notice, sought electronic devices including phones, computers and USB sticks and obtained the warrants from a magistrates court, the Met said, and officials confirmed Peter Mandelson has not been arrested as enquiries continue.
Parliament voted earlier this week to release thousands of documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment, and detectives said they expect to interview Peter Mandelson under criminal caution in the coming days as enquiries continue.
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Emails from 2009-2010 show Mandelson, as UK Business Secretary, allegedly shared confidential, market-sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein, including confirmation of a €500 billion eurozone bailout announcement.
On February 6, 2025, police executed search warrants at properties in Camden and Wiltshire linked to Mandelson, seizing electronic devices like phones, computers, and USB sticks, without prior notice.
Mandelson has not been arrested. Detectives expect to interview him under criminal caution in the coming days as enquiries continue.
Starmer apologized to Epstein's victims and faced scrutiny over appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US. Global Counsel cut ties with Mandelson, and Starmer's office referred the matter to police after reviewing the documents.
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