Nigel Farage is facing inquiry into financial matters, including donations from fraudster George Cottrell and a large gift from a Thai billionaire.
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Updated Aug 8
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What happened
Nigel Farage is facing inquiry into financial matters, including donations from fraudster George Cottrell and a large gift from a Thai billionaire.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Nigel Farage received a donation from a crypto billionaire based in Thailand.Sub-event
Farage accused of taking donations from Cottrell and facing inquiry over a large gift from a Thai billionaire.1 source
Donations from George Cottrell triggered suspicious activity reports and money laundering concerns.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigel Farage
British right-wing politician (born 1964)
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George Cottrell
British former politician, financier, and convicted felon
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Thailand
country in Southeast Asia
Related events
- A separate inquiry has been launched into financial support, including a probe into an undeclared £5m crypto donation, involving Nigel Farage and Donald Trump allies.
- Cottrell's mother donated funds to Reform UK, while Stephen Glover used the opportunity to critique Nigel Farage's judgment.
- Nigel Farage is facing an investigation into his conduct following the receipt of an undeclared gift from a crypto billionaire based in Thailand.
- Nigel Farage triggered a by-election after quitting, while an investigation continues into an undeclared £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne.
- Bridget Phillipson urges investigation into unlicensed gambling, linking George Cottrell to a Montenegro-based gambling company.