Transparency International EU calls for investigation into Nigel Farage over alleged misuse of EU funds for Brexit campaign
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Pia Engelbrecht-Bogdanov
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Transparency International EU is calling for an investigation into Nigel Farage over allegations that he used European Parliament funds to finance Brexit campaign expenses for his UK Independence Party (Ukip). The revelations, first reported by the Financial Times, point to funds allocated to Parliament political groups that lack adequate oversight, creating a high risk of fraud. The organization argues that some Brexit campaign activities may have breached EU rules.
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· 4 pulledNew revelations, first reported by the Financial Times, suggest far-right Brexit architect Nigel Farage used European Parliament funds to finance Brexit campaign expenses related to his then national party, Ukip.
These funds, afforded to Parliament political groups, bear a high risk of fraud, as they lack adequate centralised or external oversight.
These new reports indicate that some of the activities around the Brexit campaign could have breached the rules.
This warrants an immediate investigation by the European Parliament into what may be yet another misuse of EU funds.
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