Former British EU commissioner Peter Mandelson has come under scrutiny after his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were revealed, with the European Anti-Fraud Office being tasked with checking if he violated rules for commissioners.

Mandelson's arrest came days after police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

UK police arrest former ambassador Peter Mandelson in Epstein case, investigating allegations of misconduct in public office.