Ben Delo

Ben Delo, a 42-year-old British cryptocurrency billionaire based in Hong Kong, is currently newsworthy due to his significant financial contributions to UK politics. He was convicted in the US for failing to implement adequate anti-money-laundering controls in his crypto business but was later pardoned by Donald Trump. Recent reports reveal that Delo has donated £4 million to Nigel Farage's Reform UK since the start of the year. Additionally, he is reportedly funding a political base in Westminster used by "anti-woke" and right-wing activists, and has provided support to Rupert Lowe, an anti-migration MP. Delo's actions are significant due to the potential influence of large donations on political parties and the ongoing debate surrounding foreign funding and political activism in the UK.