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How to Launder Money won a Gold award in the Nonfiction Book Awards from the Nonfiction Authors Association. The announcement covers how the book takes apart the mechanics of money laundering and the weak points in anti-money laundering law, and the recommendations it makes for policymakers and law enforcement.
Financial Times · July 6, 2026How to Launder Money: A Guide for Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and Policymakers, co-authored by George Cottrell and Lawrence Burke Files, is featured in a Financial Times article by Rachel Rees and Anna Gross, titled “Nigel Farage under Scrutiny over Aide Who Wrote Book on Money-Laundering” (July 6, 2026). Rees and Gross draw on the book, particularly its chapter “The Art of the Bribe,” to illustrate how small, informal gifts can be used to influence politicians while evading disclosure requirements, quoting the authors’ description of corruption as “a bit like fiscal heroin.” The article uses Cottrell’s own guide as a lens through which to examine undeclared gifts he provided to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, treating the book’s insider account of bribery and money-laundering techniques as directly relevant to assessing the political relationship it describes.
London Review of Books · May 21, 2026How to Launder Money, co-authored by George Cottrell and Lawrence Burke Files, is featured in a 4,000-word essay by John Lanchester in the London Review of Books (Vol. 48, No. 9), titled “Squillions.” Lanchester describes Cottrell and Files as “expert witnesses” to the global scale of financial crime, drawing on the book throughout to illustrate how money laundering, which the authors estimate at $5 trillion annually, operates largely invisible to the regulatory apparatus designed to stop it.
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.
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.
How to Launder Money, is featured in The Bookseller for its impressive debut at fifth place on the Independent Preview chart following a high-profile launch attended by senior political figures.
The MACE · February 16, 2026The 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.
The Mail on Sunday · February 15, 2026The 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.
MSN · February 15, 2026“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.
Daily Mail · February 14, 2026The 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.
The Guardian · February 14, 2026The 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.
The Telegraph · February 14, 2026L. 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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Biteback Publishing · September 24, 2025Biteback 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.
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.
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.
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