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Mar 4 2026
"How To Launder Money" Featured in SILO Compliance Systems
This webinar, ‘Rethinking AML,’ features a discussion between the host and fraud investigator Burke Files regarding the current state of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices. The core message is that the industry has become too focused on tick-box compliance and generating excessive reports rather than effective investigation and risk prevention.
Mar 3 2026
Money Moves That Could Cost You Everything (and How to Avoid Them) with L. Burke Files
Raising capital, landing investors, scaling fast, all signs of a thriving business. But what if you’re unknowingly putting your entire empire at risk? In this episode, Juli Baranik sits down with L. Burke Files, an international financial investigator and due diligence expert who’s worked on cases involving over $20 billion across 130+ countries.
Jamie Smart collected the Nibbie for Audiobook: Fiction Book of the Year for Bunny vs Monkey at at The British Book Awards 2025 © David Monteith-Hodge
Feb 16 2026
"How To Launder Money" Featured in The MACE article
The book “How to Launder Money,” co-authored by geopolitical adviser George Cottrell and US fraud investigator Lawrence Burke Files, has been featured in a compelling article by William Cash, highlighting its significance as a crucial guide for policymakers and anti-money-laundering professionals.
Feb 15 2026
"How To Launder Money" Featured in The Mail on Sunday article
The book “How to Launder Money,” co-authored by geopolitical adviser George Cottrell and US fraud investigator Lawrence Burke Files, was featured in a recent article in The Mail on Sunday that examines the growing concerns around financial crime and its impact on global economies.
Feb 15 2026
"How To Launder Money" Featured in MSN Article
“How To Launder Money,” co-authored by George Cottrell and L. Burke Files, has been prominently featured in a recent article on MSN. The piece highlights Cottrell’s controversial past as senior adviser to Nigel Farage and his imprisonment for attempting to launder money for drug dealers via the dark web.
Feb 14 2026
"How To Launder Money" Featured in Daily Mail article
The book “How To Launder Money,” co-authored by George Cottrell and international financial investigator L. Burke Files, has garnered significant media attention following an article detailing Cottrell’s controversial past as a senior adviser to Nigel Farage. The piece highlights Cottrell’s unique insights into modern money laundering techniques, including the use of fake music streaming contracts and crowdfunding platforms.
Feb 14 2026
"How To Launder Money" Featured in The Guardian article
The book “How To Launder,” co-authored by George Cottrell and L. Burke Files, was featured in a recent article in The Guardian. The piece explores Cottrell’s controversial history as a senior adviser to Nigel Farage and his imprisonment for attempting to launder money for drug dealers on the dark web. With Cottrell’s unique insights and Files’ expertise in financial investigation, “How To Launder Money” provides a compelling examination of the complexities surrounding laundering today.
Feb 14 2026
"How To Launder Money" Featured in The Telegraph article
L. Burke Files co-authors the definitive guide How to Launder Money with George Cottrell, providing The Telegraph with expert analysis on the systemic failures of anti-money laundering laws and the “wizard’s curtain” of global illicit finance.
Feb 13 2026
"How To Launder Money" Featured in GBNews
“How to Launder Money,” co-authored by geopolitical adviser George Cottrell and US fraud investigator Lawrence Burke Files is featured on GBNews during a live broadcast discussing the launch of his definitive guide to the mechanics of global financial crime and the systemic failures of modern anti-money laundering laws.
Jan 9 2026
Offshore Money-Laundering with L. Burke Files
International financial investigator, due diligence expert, and author of an upcoming highly entertaining and informative book about the history and practice of money laundering, L. Burke Files explained what he thinks Epstein was up to and why and how so many super-wealthy handed over their money.
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Dec 5 2025
"How To Launder Money" Featured in The Spectator article
George Cottrell, a controversial figure with a colorful past, is at the center of a revealing exposé by Gus Carter in The Spectator. Known for his role as Nigel Farage’s trusted aide and the co-author of the upcoming book How to Launder Money, Cottrell’s financial dealings and connections to professional gambling syndicates have raised eyebrows.
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Sep 30 2025
"How To Launder Money" Featured in Evolve Politics article
How to Launder Money was featured in Evolve Politics as a definitive resource for decoding the complexities of political fundraising and high-level financial misconduct. By providing a transparent look at the “playbook” used by those who exploit the global financial system, the book is highlighted as an essential tool for journalists and investigators working to expose the reality of illicit money flows in modern politics.
Sep 24 2025
Biteback To Publish Insiders’ Guide To Money Laundering And How To Defeat It
Biteback Publishing has acquired “How to Launder Money,” a unique insiders’ guide by George Cottrell and Lawrence Burke Files that critiques the ineffectiveness of current anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. The book reveals how these laws, intended to combat crime, have instead burdened legitimate businesses and failed to detect illicit financial flows.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks onstage during a memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, U.S., September 21, 2025. REUTERS/Caitlin O'Hara
Sep 22 2025
"How To Launder Money" Featured in Newsbreak article
The book “How to Launder Money,” co-authored by L. Burke Files and George Cottrell, is featured in the article. This publication aims to delve into the controversial subject of money laundering, offering insights from Cottrell’s notorious past as a convicted criminal. The collaboration between Files and Cottrell brings attention to the complexities of illicit financial activities and raises questions about the implications of discussing such topics in a published work.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks onstage during a memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, U.S., September 21, 2025. REUTERS/Caitlin O'Hara
Sep 22 2025
"How To Launder Money" Featured in Daily Beast article
L. Burke Files, a seasoned U.S. due diligence specialist and investigator, is co-authoring the provocative book “How to Launder Money” with George Cottrell, a figure known for his connections to Donald Trump and his past legal troubles. With extensive experience in financial investigations and a keen understanding of money laundering techniques, Files brings a critical perspective to the book, which aims to explore the complexities of illicit financial activities.
Feb 13 2026
"How To Launder Money"
Book Launch
Posh George, young Farage adviser jailed for laundering cash, writes ‘how to’ book …on laundering cash
Quoted in this global industry debate on the evolution of ESG. The feature highlights their insights on distinguishing between authentic corporate accountability and the “greenwashing” traps of modern capital markets.
Farage’s right-hand man publishing book on how to launder money
Quoted in this global industry debate on the evolution of ESG. The feature highlights their insights on distinguishing between authentic corporate accountability and the “greenwashing” traps of modern capital markets.
Martin Daubney | Friday 13th February
Quoted in this global industry debate on the evolution of ESG. The feature highlights their insights on distinguishing between authentic corporate accountability and the “greenwashing” traps of modern capital markets.