• Former Labour MP Ivor Caplin was arrested in Brighton for online communication with a minor.
• Caplin's arrest follows his recent criticism of Elon Musk regarding political tweets.
• Police confirm that the 66-year-old remains in custody during an ongoing investigation.
• Elon Musk expressed his disdain on social media, calling Caplin "a creep."

In a startling turn of events, former Labour MP Ivor Caplin was arrested in Brighton following a sting operation conducted by political activists aiming to expose paedophilia. A video circulating on social media shows the 66-year-old Caplin, who served as a Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2005, being apprehended by the police on suspicion of attempting to arrange a meeting with a 15-year-old boy for sexual purposes. Footage depicts police officers removing a wallet from Caplin, who was dressed in a red baseball cap and a long grey overcoat before placing it in an evidence bag. As reported by the [Indian Times](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/what-a-creep-elon-musk-reacts-to-former-labour-mp-ivor-caplins-arrest-in-child-sting-operation/articleshow/117158296.cms), Sussex Police confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.

Caplin's arrest comes shortly after he made headlines for publicly denouncing Elon Musk's comments about prominent Labour figures, labeling them as "completely and utterly unfounded." His critical remarks about Musk on a recent television appearance ignited controversy, which Musk notably addressed online, simply tweeting, “What a creep.” This marked a significant shift from Caplin's role in politics to an alarming criminal investigation that could impact his legacy. Full coverage available at [Indian Times](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/who-is-ivor-caplin-former-labour-mp-who-criticised-elon-musk-now-embroiled-in-child-sex-scandal/articleshow/117167403.cms).

An analysis of Caplin’s career reveals a politician who previously held significant positions, including serving as the Minister for Veterans. Yet, he was no stranger to controversy, having been embroiled in the MPs’ expenses scandal in 2010. The current allegations, while serious, follow months of political fallout that led to his suspension from the Labour Party due to "serious allegations."

The juxtaposition of Caplin's political background with such serious criminal allegations highlights the unpredictable nature of public life and the consequences of one's actions on public perception. Musk’s pointed comment reflects the growing tension between powerful figures and the scrutiny they face in an era of social media.