EU Probes Mandelson-Epstein Ties

0:00It's February 26, and this episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable, online privacy. Links in the episode description. Here's what's happening across the UK. European Union fraud investigators have launched a probe into Peter Mandelson's close ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier convicted of sex crimes. Mandelson, a former top EU official, drew attention due to his association with Epstein, who died in jail in 2019. The European Commission made the request to its anti-fraud office known as OLAF on February 18. Officials cited newly public documents in the overall situation as reasons to dig deeper. Public reaction has been swift, with many questioning how a high profile figure like Mandelson stayed connected to Epstein amid the scandals. Mandelson has held key roles in British and European politics for decades. The investigation remains active, with no timeline for results or further updates from authorities. Meanwhile, similar scrutiny has hit other Epstein associates.

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