Police investigating bailout email from Mandelson to Epstein

Police investigating bailout email from Mandelson to Epstein

Police are currently investigating an email from 2010 that Lord Peter Mandelson reportedly shared with Jeffrey Epstein, who has a criminal conviction for sex offenses. The email pertains to an EU bailout plan following the financial crisis, as confirmed by Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley. Mandelson, who once served as the UK’s ambassador to the United States, is being looked into for possible misconduct in public office.

Lord Mandelson has maintained that he did not commit any crimes, acted without personal gain, and is cooperating fully with the authorities. He has declined to comment further on the ongoing inquiry. Earlier this year, a message released by the US Justice Department as part of the Epstein case files appeared to indicate that Mandelson informed Epstein about an impending €500 billion bailout by the European Union intended to stabilize the Euro currency. The email exchange occurred on the evening before the EU officially announced the bailout, with Epstein stating, “sources tell me 500 b euro bailout, almost complete,” and Mandelson responding, “Sd be announced tonight.”

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, addressing ABC News, explained that the investigation is focused on whether the sharing of this information could constitute a criminal offense. Additionally, Thames Valley Police are examining documents reportedly shared by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is also being investigated for suspected misconduct in public office. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested following a complaint about potentially confidential materials being shared with Epstein. Sir Mark Rowley noted that there are several sexual allegations linked to Mountbatten-Windsor, and these are currently under review to determine if they warrant criminal investigation.

Regarding allegations made by Virginia Giuffre, who claimed she was brought to London in 2001 to have sex with Mountbatten-Windsor at age 17, police have conducted four interviews but found no evidence to pursue an investigation in the UK. Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied these claims. Giuffre tragically died by suicide last year. Sir Mark mentioned that his recent visit to the US was prompted by the need to review the extensive evidence found among the Epstein files, especially unredacted materials, in case charges proceed to court. On the subject of cooperation with US authorities, Sir Mark said, “Yeah, so those conversations are where I’d expect them to be at the moment.”

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