Epstein Files: Why Were Prince Andrew And UK Ambassador Mandelson Really Arrested?

Black Star News Editorial

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On Monday, former UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson was arrested–on the same primary charge that led to last week’s shocking historic arrest of Prince Andrew: suspicion of misconduct while in public office.

Many are viewing these two high-profile arrests favorably given their connection to disgraced sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. In fact, numerous people are praising the UK monarchy for supposedly seeking justice against these two alleged participants in Epstein’s world of sexual exploitation of minors.

But were these arrests made because UK authorities are seeking justice for Epstein survivors? Or, were they made because these men are seen as national security risks, due to their alleged disclosures of financial information related to big business interests?

We should question whether either of these two men–particularly Prince Andrew–would’ve been arrested without the continuing scrutiny into the Epstein files? But while the continuing fallout from these files led to these arrests, we should not presume the UK Government cares any more about the issue of pedophilia—perpetrated by the powerful, against those from “lower” economic classes—like the survivors of Epstein, than the callous coverup we are witnessing from the Trump Administration.

We should ask ourselves two questions here: would these arrests have taken place absent the fact that these men, allegedly, passed on state’s secrets of a financial nature? Are the rulers in the UK really any different that those in the US?

Ambassador Mandelson, and Prince Andrew, are both accused of passing on highly classified information to Epstein. Mendelson is accused of passing on “market sensitive information” while serving as Business Secretary, in 2009. Prince Andrew allegedly gave Epstein confidential information–while serving as Trade Secretary, which he did from 2001 to 2011.

It is important to note, that in these two cases the information which was allegedly passed on to Epstein are all of a financial nature.

            Epstein Files Abuses: The Financial Accusations Against Ambassador Mandelson

Mandelson, who is now out on bail, reportedly, leaked classified Downing Street e-mails to Epstein, while serving as Business Secretary. Among other things, Mandelson is accused of sending Epstein advanced information regarding the proposed billions connected to the Euro bailout. The EU Commission has been looking into Mandelson’s correspondences with Epstein.

The former Business Secretary is said to have also passed on financial information regarding a proposed banker’s tax, and what baking giants like JP Morgan Chase boss, Jamie Dimon, should do about that tax proposal. Mandelson also purportedly leaked confidential minutes of a meeting between U.S. National Economic Council director Larry Summers (who has also become ensnared because of the Epstein files) on new banking regulations. Mandelson has also been accused with lobbying the Barack Obama White House to weaken proposed restrictions on U.S. banking.

Ambassador Mandelson, and his husband, are said to have been repeated beneficiaries of Epstein largess allegedly receiving money, trips, and other gifts from the sex criminal. Mandelson maintained ties to his “best pal,” Epstein, until 2011, long after Epstein was convicted for sex crimes, in 2008.

From the UK Government’s perspective, assuming these allegations are true, why wouldn’t Ambassador Mandelson’s actions be seen as financial treason against the kingdom?

Wouldn’t Prince Andrew’s reported dirty deeds–regarding his disclosures to Epstein, while he was trade secretary—not be seen in a similar light?

                                 Epstein Files Abuses: Prince Andrew And Epstein

Let’s now explore the perverse prurient connection between Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew.

Unlike, Ambassador Mandelson, there is very serious evidence which suggests that Prince Andrew, the favorite son of former Queen Elizabeth II, who is also known as “Randy Andy,” sexually abused minors. Epstein victim, Virginia Giuffre, who supposedly committed suicide last year, said she was raped by Prince Andrew three times. A 2021 lawsuit, filed by Giuffre, against the prince, was settled, in 2022, for an undisclosed amount.

Last Thursday, the world watched fixedly as world news outlets covered the stunning arrest of Prince Andrew. It was the first arrest of a member of the British Royal Family since King Charles I was arrested in 1647.

But again, Prince Andrew was arrested for his alleged passing on of secret financial information while in his role as Trade Secretary. Much still remains to be revealed about the extent of the information that was passed by the prince. However, one important accusation against Prince Andrew is that he passed on an e-mail conversations about: the Bank of Scotland, about British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin, and about German-French businessman David Stern.

Conclusion

The arrests of Ambassador Peter Mandelson and Prince Andrew should indeed be welcomed by Epstein survivors, and all people seeking justice against those who willingly participated in Epstein’s word of depravity. Yet, we must not give the authorities in the UK too much credit. Have they really shown any real concern for the survivors of Epstein, or for tackling pedophilia among British elites?

Given the accusations, that Epstein procured minors for sex to Prince Andrew, it is not hard to understand that what really worries the UK authorities is that he was vulnerable because he got caught in Epstein’s honey-trap world of child sexual exploitation and trafficking. Moreover, this made Prince Andrew, in their eyes, a national security risk. Let’s also remember there is reporting which says Epstein worked for foreign intelligence agencies.

Therefore, we should be sober in our assessment that: the UK authorities concern here is about protecting money—not “lower” class children sexually exploited likely by the likes of Prince Andrew, and his now dead serial rapist friend Jeffrey Epstein.