"The charges stated that as an elected member of the European parliament for the constituency of Wales, he agreed to receive financial advantage, namely money, which constituted improper performance as the holder of an elected office. It has been alleged he made statements in the European parliament and in opinion pieces to news outlets such as 112 Ukraine that were supportive of a particular narrative that would benefit Russia regarding events in Ukraine."
"He was tasked by Oleg Voloshyn, a pro-Kremlin Ukrainian, on at least eight occasions to make specific statements in return for money, the court was told. Gill's admissions are a blow for Nigel Farage's Reform UK, which has not yet commented on the case. At the time of the bribes, Gill was an MEP representing the Brexit party, which was led by Farage at the time."
Nathan Gill admitted eight counts of bribery for agreeing to receive money while serving as an MEP for Wales between December 2018 and July 2019. He allegedly made supportive statements in the European Parliament and opinion pieces that would benefit a Russian narrative about events in Ukraine. Oleg Voloshyn, described as a pro-Kremlin Ukrainian, reportedly tasked Gill on at least eight occasions to make specific statements in return for payment. Gill was stopped at Manchester airport on 13 September 2021 under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 and later pleaded guilty; sentencing is set for November, with immediate prison likely.
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