"The scoping exercise by HMRC is said to be focused on tax residency and the business affairs of George Cottrell, whom Reform UK's leader Farage has described as like a son to me. Known as Posh George, Cottrell, 31, leads an expensive lifestyle, frequently travelling around the world and regularly using a 4m house in one of the wealthiest areas of west London."
"Its website says that it has four locations: London, Washington, Podgorica in Montenegro and Zurich, Switzerland. He is also working on a book titled How to Launder Money, alongside an international financial investigator. Publicity materials for this book describe it as a guide for law enforcement, prosecutors and policymakers which provides concrete recommendations on how to reduce the crime associated with money laundering."
HMRC is conducting a scoping exercise focused on tax residency and the business affairs of George Cottrell amid questions over his income from wealth and business activities. Cottrell, 31, known as Posh George, frequently travels internationally and regularly uses a 4m house in a wealthy west London area. He has emerged as a senior figure within Reform UK's leadership and supporter network and is closely associated with Nigel Farage. Lawyers said Cottrell was unaware of any probe and declined to answer specific questions. He runs Geostrategy.com, states it has locations in London, Washington, Podgorica and Zurich, and is writing a book titled How to Launder Money.
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