Metropolitan Police are investigating an email Lord Peter Mandelson allegedly shared with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein about a €500 billion EU bailout, according to BBC and Daily Mail. The communication occurred in 2010 following the financial crash. Met chief Sir Mark Rowley confirmed officers are examining whether this constitutes a criminal offense.
Key Takeaways
The Metropolitan Police are investigating an email Lord Peter Mandelson allegedly shared with Jeffrey Epstein about a €500 billion EU bailout. The probe focuses on potential criminal offenses related to the communication.
- Met Police investigate Mandelson-Epstein email over EU bailout
- Email discussed €500bn bailout announced in 2010
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor also under investigation for misconduct
- Virginia Giuffre's interviews did not yield actionable evidence
The email, released by the US Justice Department as part of the Epstein files, suggests Mandelson gave Epstein advance notice of the bailout. On May 9, 2010, Epstein emailed Mandelson about the impending €500 billion bailout package for the euro. Mandelson reportedly replied confirming its imminent announcement.
Sir Mark Rowley told ABC News that Thames Valley Police are also investigating other documents potentially shared by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is under investigation on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Met chief noted there were 'a whole range of suggested sexual allegations' against Mountbatten-Windsor currently being assessed.
The Met has recorded four interviews with Virginia Giuffre, who alleged she was brought to London to have sex with the former prince when she was 17. However, Sir Mark stated these interviews did not provide evidence or allegations of sexual offending that could be investigated in the UK. Mountbatten-Windsor has denied all allegations.
Sir Mark emphasized the importance of investigating powerful individuals without fear or favor, stating the law applies equally to everyone. He also highlighted the need for unredacted evidence from US authorities if any cases proceed to court. Mandelson declined to comment on the investigation, while Mountbatten-Windsor has strenuously denied any wrongdoing.
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