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Convicted Fraudster’s Montenegro Firm Closes Amid Reform UK Funding Scrutiny

A Montenegro-based firm founded by George Cottrell, a close ally of Nigel Farage, has shut down following intense media scrutiny into Reform UK’s financial backers. The closure comes as questions mount over Cottrell's "in-kind" support for Farage’s parliamentary campaign and the movement of funds between his associates and the party.

The Observer August 27, 2026 Tivat, Montenegro / London, UK
Key Facts / Evidence
  • 01Cottrell, who served time for fraud in the US, is a key figure in the ongoing investigation into Reform UK's undisclosed donations.
  • 02The closure follows reports in The Observer detailing the "incestuous" financial relationships at the heart of the party.
  • 03Farage has previously dismissed the scrutiny as an "establishment hit job" despite failing to declare the support.

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