Reform UK receives another £4 million donation from Ben Delo, a British crypto billionaire who is said to have been pardoned by US President Donald Trump after a US conviction. Delo is described as having been convicted in 2022 for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls in his cryptocurrency business. The party says the payment is consistent with its compliance expectations under a new overseas donor cap.
According to reporting, Delo previously donated £4 million to Reform UK in January, bringing his total contributions to £8 million. The outlets also note that Delo has expressed that he wants to help build resources for the party ahead of the next election. While some coverage highlights the legal background of Delo’s earlier conviction and subsequent pardon, others focus on the scale of the donations and the party’s position on how the new rules apply.
