Former British Ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, 72, has been arrested by London police on suspicion of abuse of office, stemming from revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The investigation was initiated after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government provided communications between Mandelson and the deceased sex offender to the police. Mandelson, who was recalled from his Washington post in September 2023 when his friendship with Epstein became public, is accused of passing sensitive information to the US multimillionaire. This arrest follows that of Prince Andrew, who was released on bail after questioning regarding similar allegations of providing confidential information to Epstein between 2001 and 2011. The Epstein affair has also led to resignations and apologies from prominent figures in other European countries.