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EU Probe, UK Police Examine Mandelson’s Epstein Bailout Emails

4/24/2026

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The European Anti-Fraud Office opened an investigation into Peter Mandelson, former EU trade commissioner, after emails with Jeffrey Epstein discussed a €500 billion bailout.
UK police are probing Mandelson’s contacts with Jeffrey Epstein after emails suggested he shared market-sensitive information.
Foreign Office granted Mandelson a developed vetting status despite security advisers’ advice, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, where some Labour backbenchers call for his resignation.

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The European Anti-Fraud Office opened an investigation into Peter Mandelson, former EU trade commissioner, after emails with Jeffrey Epstein discussed a €500 billion bailout.
UK police are probing Mandelson’s contacts with Jeffrey Epstein after emails suggested he shared market-sensitive information.
Foreign Office granted Mandelson a developed vetting status despite security advisers’ advice, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, where some Labour backbenchers call for his resignation.