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Ex-Farage Aide Launches Controversial Money Laundering Book

2/14/2026

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George Cottrell, a former aide to Nigel Farage, launched his book "How to Launder Money" at a luxury hotel in London.
Cottrell has served time in a U.S. prison for wire fraud.
Co-author Lawrence Burke Files emphasizes addressing failures in anti-money laundering laws.
The book aims to spark discussions on the negative impacts of anti-money laundering rules on finance and international development.

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Story summary

George Cottrell, a former aide to Nigel Farage, launched his book "How to Launder Money" at a luxury hotel in London.
Cottrell has served time in a U.S. prison for wire fraud.
Co-author Lawrence Burke Files emphasizes addressing failures in anti-money laundering laws.
The book aims to spark discussions on the negative impacts of anti-money laundering rules on finance and international development.