Former European Parliament Deputy Convicted of Bribery for Russia: Case Details

According to glavcom.ua: Former leader of the Reform UK party in Wales, Nathan Gill, received a lengthy sentence for accepting bribes from Russia for his speeches. According to The Guardian, Gill pleaded guilty to bribery and is already serving a 10.5-year prison sentence. He obtained funds from Kremlin clients while he was still a member of the European Parliament.

After Gill's arrest, Defense Minister Al Carnes urged the party to conduct a detailed investigation to rid itself of pro-Russian influences. The investigation concluded that the former leader's motives were financial distress and that his actions supported the Kremlin's position against Ukraine. Gill received money for facilitating the implementation of criminal orders in favor of Russian interests.