‘Posh George,’ the Convicted Fraudster in Nigel Farage’s Inner Circle
Nigel Farage's associate, a convicted fraudster, is under scrutiny for ties to unlicensed gambling and crypto platforms.
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Today, media outlets have begun to examine the connections between Nigel Farage's inner circle and unlicensed gambling platforms. The Financial Times and The Times have revealed links between Farage's donors and an unlicensed gambling service. The New York Times has identified a key figure in Farage's circle, George Cottrell, who is known as 'Posh George' and has a history of fraud convictions. Cottrell is also connected to a crypto site and had a secret account on Polymarket, where he placed bets on Donald Trump's victory.
The New York Times has also reported that Cottrell has been convicted of fraud. Vijesti.me and The Canary have both covered the links between Cottrell and Farage donors, Harborne, and the unlicensed gambling platform. Cottrell's involvement with Polymarket, a platform for betting on political events, adds another layer to the story. The timing of this news is significant.
Cottrell's connections to Farage and the unlicensed gambling platform have come to light at a time when Farage's political influence is under scrutiny. The revelations about Cottrell's secret Polymarket account and his links to Farage donors raise questions about the ethical standards within Farage's inner circle. However, the extent of Farage's knowledge of Cottrell's activities and the full scope of the connections between Cottrell, Farage donors, and the unlicensed gambling platform are not yet clear.
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Who reported it (5)
- Links between Cottrell and Harborne, Farage donors, and unlicensed gambling platform vijesti.me · 7h ago
- Farage’s £5m sugar daddy linked to dodgy crypto site thecanary.co · 7h ago
- Farage aide Cottrell had secret Polymarket account that placed bets on Trump victory Financial Times · 7h ago
- Nigel Farage donors’ links to unlicensed gambling service The Times · 7h ago
- ‘Posh George,’ the Convicted Fraudster in Nigel Farage’s Inner Circle The New York Times · 7h ago
Quick answers
Who is George Cottrell?
George Cottrell, known as 'Posh George,' is a convicted fraudster and associate of Nigel Farage.
What is Polymarket?
Polymarket is a platform for betting on political events.
Who are Harborne?
Harborne are donors linked to Nigel Farage and George Cottrell.
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