EU Investigates Peter Mandelson's Epstein Ties

The European Union has ordered its anti-fraud office, OLAF, to investigate Peter Mandelson, a former British ambassador and EU trade representative, over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The investigation stems from allegations of misconduct in public office, including Peter Mandelson's alleged receipt of $75,000 from Jeffrey Epstein and the sharing of sensitive government information, such as details about the European Union's half-trillion-euro bailout package for the European Union===Euro, before it was publicly announced. Emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein also suggest discussions about manipulating then-British premier Gordon Brown. Peter Mandelson has denied wrongdoing and questioned the authenticity of bank statements, but his arrest and ongoing investigation have threatened the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who appointed Peter Mandelson despite warnings.