Emails Expose Epstein-Mandelson Property Dealings with Putin-Linked Oligarch
Freshly disclosed email correspondence has uncovered startling connections between former Labour minister Peter Mandelson, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who maintains close ties to Vladimir Putin's regime. The communications reveal Epstein's exploration of purchasing an extravagant luxury apartment near the Kremlin, with Mandelson offering to facilitate discussions through Deripaska's network.
Property Proposal in Moscow's Elite District
In 2009, just one year after Epstein's conviction by a Florida court for procuring a child for prostitution, he received detailed information about a magnificent two-floor penthouse apartment located in Moscow's prestigious Capital City towers. The property, situated merely 2.5 miles from the Kremlin, was presented as having "fantastic view to all Moscow and its outskirts" with direct sightlines to the historic city center and the Moscow River.
The property details were forwarded to Epstein by an associate of Russian property billionaire Vladislav Doronin, who was at the time romantically involved with supermodel Naomi Campbell. According to the emails, Campbell appears to have initiated the contact between Epstein and Capital Group, her boyfriend's luxury development firm.
Mandelson's Intervention and Security Concerns
When Epstein shared the property information with Peter Mandelson, who was serving as Business Secretary in Gordon Brown's Labour government at the time, Mandelson responded with an offer to consult Deripaska's network. "Oleg has a great woman … who looks after a number of things for him (!) including property," Mandelson wrote. "Shall I forward to her for her perusal and view?"
This exchange occurred despite previous warnings from European security services to MI6 that Moscow was actively targeting Mandelson through his relationship with Deripaska. Intelligence agencies had also been monitoring Mandelson's connections with Epstein, adding layers of security concern to these international dealings.
Naomi Campbell's Extensive Connections
The email trove further illuminates the substantial friendship between Naomi Campbell and Jeffrey Epstein, spanning both before and after his 2008 criminal conviction. Correspondence shows Campbell repeatedly inviting Epstein to exclusive fashion events and her lavish 40th birthday celebration in Cannes, a "Fire and Ice" gala hosted by her then-boyfriend Vladislav Doronin.
Additional messages reveal Campbell's persistent attempts to contact Epstein, including requests for transportation on his private jet. One 2015 communication urgently states: "Please call Naomi right away. She says she really needs to speak to you." Another message from Campbell directly inquires: "I want to see Jeffrey... is he going to Morocco?"
Despite these documented connections, Campbell has publicly condemned Epstein's actions, stating: "When I heard what he had done, it sickened me to my stomach.... I stand with the victims." She has described his behavior as "indefensible" while acknowledging their previous association.
Broader Implications of Revealed Networks
These email disclosures provide unprecedented insight into the intersecting worlds of British politics, international finance, Russian oligarchy, and celebrity culture. The correspondence demonstrates how Epstein maintained and cultivated high-level connections even after his criminal conviction, leveraging relationships with influential figures across multiple continents.
The revelations about property dealings in Moscow's most exclusive districts, facilitated through networks connected to Putin-linked oligarchs, raise significant questions about the extent of foreign influence operations and the security implications of such relationships for serving British government ministers.
