Peter Mandelson, a former British ambassador to the United States who was dismissed from his post after his ties to Jeffrey Epstein came to light, was arrested in England on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, authorities said.
London’s Metropolitan Police said “officers arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in a public office” at an address in north London and was taken to a police station for questioning.
Police have not named Mandelson, in line with British police practice, but the suspect in the case has previously been identified as Mandelson.
Mandelson was fired from his diplomatic post in September after material was published showing his ties to Epstein.
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Peter Mandelson is seen outside his home in northwest London, Saturday, February 21, 2026. (James Manning/PA via AP)
Police opened a criminal investigation as more details emerged in documents released by the US Department of Justice last month.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right, talks with British Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception at the ambassador’s residence in Washington, February 26, 2025. (Carl Court/Pool photo via AP)
Police are investigating Mandelson based on documents indicating that he passed sensitive government information to Epstein a decade and a half ago. He is not facing any allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Mandelson’s arrest comes four days after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, was arrested on suspicion of a similar offense related to his friendship with Epstein.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham police station in a vehicle following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office in Aylsham, Britain, on February 19, 2026. His arrest came after the US Department of Justice released more documents linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. (Reuters/Phil Noble)
This is a developing news story. Check back for updates.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
