[GRADE B ? News reporting]
On February 3, 2026, the Metropolitan Police announced a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson over allegations tied to his correspondence with Epstein. On February 6, 2026, police searched two properties linked to Mandelson as part of the same probe.
WHAT THIS SHOWS AND DOES NOT SHOW: These reports document an active UK criminal investigation and property searches. They do NOT establish guilt or any specific criminal outcome.