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UK police confirm investigation into Mandelson over Epstein leaks

By Thomson Reuters Feb 3, 2026 | 1:05 PM

LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) – British police said on ‍Tuesday they have launched an investigation into Peter Mandelson, Britain’s ‌former ambassador ‌to the U.S., over alleged misconduct in public office following the ​release of millions ‍of documents ​related to ​Jeffrey Epstein.

“I can ‍confirm that the Metropolitan Police has now launched an investigation ‍into a 72-year-old man, a former government ‍minister, ‍for misconduct ​in public ​office ⁠offences,” commander Ella ‌Marriott said in a statement.

(Reporting by Catarina Demony; Editing by Chris ⁠Reese)