Mohamed Amersi

Mohamed Amersi — Conservative Donor 
 Full name: Mohamed Amersi
 Approx total donated (2024-2026): £500k-1.5 million (lifetime over £2m)
 Source of wealth: Telecommunications and media. Made fortune through Emerging Markets Communications (EMC), a satellite communications company. Also lobbying and consultancy via the Amersi Foundation.
 Why they donate: Supports Conservatives' approach to international trade, especially with emerging markets. Describes himself as a "Conservative internationalist." Has also funded Conservative MPs' campaigns directly.
 Controversies: In 2023-2024, accused of involvement in an alleged "cash-for-access" scandal, offering to broker meetings with ministers. The Conservative Party launched an investigation — Amersi denies wrongdoing. Also linked to Ethiopian political lobbying controversy. Stripped of his role as a Conservative Party donor board member in 2024 amid the inquiry. 
 Notes 
 
 His fall from favour within Conservative circles was notable — went from donor board member to investigated figure 
 The Ethiopian political links relate to lobbying for the Ethiopian government during the Tigray conflict