Lord Peter Mandelson, a former British ambassador to the United States, was arrested in London on Monday during an investigation into public office abuse related to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a 72-year-old man without naming Mandelson. The police had previously searched properties linked to Mandelson and others. The investigation was prompted by the release of Epstein's files by the U.S. Department of Justice, revealing details about Mandelson's sharing of sensitive government information with Epstein in 2009. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Mandelson despite knowing about his ties to Epstein, later firing him when the information became public. Starmer has since apologized to Epstein's victims. Mandelson's arrest follows the recent detention of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, also connected to Epstein. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)