Hedge fund ends talks with Peter Mandelson after Epstein document revelations

Hedge fund ends talks with Peter Mandelson after Epstein document revelations

On February 5, 2026, Rokos Capital Management, a London‑based hedge fund led by billionaire investor Chris Rokos, announced it had terminated discussions with former British politician Peter Mandelson regarding an advisory role. The decision followed the disclosure of emails linking Mandelson to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in newly released U.S. Department of Justice materials. ([turn0search9])

The emails in the Epstein files suggested Mandelson maintained contact with Epstein after his 2008 conviction for child sex offenses and possibly shared confidential government information with him in 2009 during his tenure as a senior UK business official. The revelations were published as part of the ongoing release of Epstein‑related documents under U.S. law. ([turn0search9])

Mandelson previously resigned from the Labour Party and the House of Lords and was dismissed as the UK’s ambassador to the United States amid the scrutiny over his connections. Rokos Capital said the fund would not pursue the advisory role with Mandelson after the document disclosures. ([turn0search9])