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National Crime Agency finds ‘no evidence’ of crimes committed by Arron Banks’s Brexit campaign

Electoral Commission says decision ‘allows overseas funds into UK politics’, as it comes under fire from Brexit campaigners over its handling of several cases

By Adam Ramsay
National Crime Agency finds ‘no evidence’ of crimes committed by Arron Banks’s Brexit campaign
Arron Banks and Nigel Farage | PA Images
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The National Crime Agency has announced that it has ended its investigation into a series of concerns raised by the Electoral Commission about the activities of Brexit bankroller Arron Banks.

The NCA said it found “no evidence” that criminal offences were committed under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (PPERA) or under company law by any of the individuals or organisations referred to it by the Electoral Commission, which included Arron Banks, his Leave.EU Chief Executive Liz Bilney and their pro-Brexit campaigns Better for the Country Ltd and Leave.EU.

The NCA added that it “neither confirms nor denies” that it is investigating separate media reports alleging that Mr Banks has been involved in other criminality related to business dealings overseas.

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