Terry Ball, 78, is a Lancashire businessman who has been using his snail farm to evade business rates taxes. He has been involved in organized crime for decades, including working with Camorra gangsters to mediate conflicts between rival factions and helping a convicted mafia killer escape from Italy.
Ball's connections to the underworld are extensive, and he has worked with high-ranking politicians, prominent businessmen, and even a general in the Cambodian army. He has been accused of using his business as a front for money laundering and tax evasion.
Despite facing multiple investigations and lawsuits, Ball remains defiant, insisting that he is not guilty of any wrongdoing and that he is simply trying to avoid boredom in his old age. His wife, Jane, says she knew about his involvement with the underworld when they first met and has since become a supporter of his activities.
Ball's story raises questions about the ease with which wealthy individuals can evade taxes and engage in organized crime. It also highlights the ongoing struggle between law enforcement agencies and those who seek to exploit loopholes in the system for personal gain.
In recent weeks, Ball's activities have come under scrutiny from local authorities, including Westminster council, which has taken one of his companies to court over unpaid taxes. The company was quickly wound up, leaving Ball with no assets to claim.
As Ball drives away from our meeting, he seems content in the knowledge that he will not be brought down by the authorities. He is a man who has lived a life of deception and evasion, but for now, at least, it seems he remains one step ahead of the law.
Ball's connections to the underworld are extensive, and he has worked with high-ranking politicians, prominent businessmen, and even a general in the Cambodian army. He has been accused of using his business as a front for money laundering and tax evasion.
Despite facing multiple investigations and lawsuits, Ball remains defiant, insisting that he is not guilty of any wrongdoing and that he is simply trying to avoid boredom in his old age. His wife, Jane, says she knew about his involvement with the underworld when they first met and has since become a supporter of his activities.
Ball's story raises questions about the ease with which wealthy individuals can evade taxes and engage in organized crime. It also highlights the ongoing struggle between law enforcement agencies and those who seek to exploit loopholes in the system for personal gain.
In recent weeks, Ball's activities have come under scrutiny from local authorities, including Westminster council, which has taken one of his companies to court over unpaid taxes. The company was quickly wound up, leaving Ball with no assets to claim.
As Ball drives away from our meeting, he seems content in the knowledge that he will not be brought down by the authorities. He is a man who has lived a life of deception and evasion, but for now, at least, it seems he remains one step ahead of the law.
! It's crazy how some people can use their wealth and influence to evade taxes and get away with it. I'm not saying he's innocent or anything, but it's hard not to feel a bit of sympathy for someone who's just trying to live life on his own terms.
. Is it possible for someone to be that oblivious or complicit?
This is just wild, I mean what kind of system allows someone to basically rob the state blind and still walk away with nothing? It's like they're living in a fantasy world where money can't buy influence or protection 
. And the fact that he's got these super powerful connections, it's not like he's just some small-time crook, this is like a whole different level of corruption 
. I mean I get it, we all want to live comfortably and avoid boredom in our old age, but come on, there gotta be better ways to do that than by exploiting the system 
. And what really gets me is that his wife is basically enabling this behavior, she's like 'oh he's just trying to have some fun', nope, this is serious business 
. We need to take a closer look at how our tax system and law enforcement work together to catch these types of individuals and bring them to justice 
! On a serious note tho, it's wild to think he's been involved with some shady characters and politicians. Guess you could say he's got some "shell-shocking" connections 
. Anyway, I hope the authorities are able to catch up with him soon, but until then, he's just living life in the slow lane... literally!
I mean, 78 years old and still dodging taxes? It's like he thinks he's above the law or something. And his connections to organized crime? Mind-blowing. You've got a general in the Cambodian army involved with him? What's next, a prime minister on speed dial?
anyway it's wild how he thinks avoiding boredom is an excuse for all this shady business 
and from what I've seen of these wealthy folks evading taxes, it feels like they're playing a high-stakes game with the system 
. Anyway, I'm just gonna shake my head at this one...
. And let's be real, the system is just set up to help people like this slip through the cracks 
. The fact that he's got connections to high-ranking politicians and businesspeople? That's just part of his charm 
. I'm not saying what he's done is okay, but come on, who hasn't dabbled in a little tax evasion or money laundering at some point? It's just the way the game is played 
. And honestly, it's kind of refreshing to see someone like this who's not afraid to take risks and live life on their own terms 
. its not fair on the rest of us who gotta pay our dues on time.
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I know it's not fair to single out one guy, but come on, this is just basic responsibility. And the fact that he's been doing this for decades? 
. And as for Ball, he'll get what's coming to him... eventually 
. He thinks he's above the law just because he's got connections, well newsflash Terry: connections don't mean squat when it comes to getting caught 
. And now he's just driving off into the sunset with no assets, but I'm sure he'll find a way to spin this too and come out on top 
i mean, i get that he thinks he's just trying to avoid boredom, but hello, that's not how the law works! 
and his wife is fully on board with all this drama? 
like, what kind of relationship is that? anyway, it's crazy to think about how far he's gone and still managed to stay one step ahead... or so it seems