Farage Failed to Declare Convicted Crypto Donor's Payments

Nigel Farage failed to declare financial assistance from George Cottrell, a convicted wire fraudster with ties to cryptocurrency, before his election in July 2024, according to UK parliamentary records.

UK Parliament rules require disclosure of any external benefit exceeding £300. Cottrell covered costs for private security and office staff for the Reform UK leader.

Cottrell was convicted in the United States for wire fraud. He has been a donor to Farage's political activities. The payments were not listed in the Register of Members' Financial Interests.

The case adds to scrutiny around political funding from crypto-related sources. Farage's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.