Overview
- The Old Bailey imposed a 10 years and six months sentence after Gill admitted eight bribery counts covering December 2018 to July 2019.
- Investigators said he accepted at least about £40,000 in cash from Ukrainian politician Oleg Voloshyn to make statements favoring Russian interests.
- WhatsApp messages seized after a 2021 stop at Manchester Airport were matched to speeches and appearances on outlets including 112 Ukraine.
- Prosecutors said Gill discussed arranging introductions and recruiting other MEPs, and police confirmed inquiries into additional lawmakers are continuing.
- Voloshyn has been sanctioned or indicted by foreign authorities and remains wanted, as UK officials cast the case as a warning about covert foreign influence.