A British cryptocurrency billionaire, previously convicted in the U.S. for failing to implement proper anti-money laundering safeguards, has made a historic £36 million donation to Reform UK, surpassing all other political contributions in the country. The businessman, who recently relocated to the UK from Hong Kong, now holds the title of the nation’s largest political donor, far exceeding the previous record of £15 million. The donation comes despite his criminal record in the U.S., raising questions about financial oversight in political funding. The move underscores the growing influence of wealthy individuals in shaping UK politics.
Ben Delo was convicted in US for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls but pardoned by TrumpReform UK has been given a record £36m donation by Ben Delo, a British cryptocurrency billionaire convicted in the US for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls.The businessman, who has moved back to the UK from Hong Kong, is now the biggest UK political donor by far, dwarfing the £15m contribution to Reform UK from Thailand-based Christopher Harborne. Continue reading...
