Nigel Farage faces probe after claim his £5 m gift details were leaked by alleged Russian hack

Reform UK MP Danny Kruger said information about Nigel Farage’s £5 million donation was obtained illegally, suggesting a Russian spear‑phishing operation compromised Farage’s phone, email and bank accounts. Farage told the press that “these actions by Russia are deeply concerning and highlight the threat they pose to British security.”

The gift, described by Farage as a personal present from Thailand‑based crypto entrepreneur Christopher Harborne, is said to fund his private security for life. Critics, including Labour MPs, have called for Farage to report the alleged breach to police and the National Cyber Security Centre and to disclose how the money was spent. Westminster’s standards watchdog has opened an inquiry into whether Farage failed to declare the donation, as required for newly elected MPs.

The controversy also references Farage’s recent £1.4 million cash house purchase and previous claims that his reality‑show earnings funded the acquisition, which financial‑times analysis disputes. Calls for a formal investigation continue amid broader concerns about Russian interference in UK politics.