Big Businesses started by "Crooks & Cons"

[chris.mapey]

Just thinking (always worrying) about Phones 4u (see another thread) where I used to work, and the (rumoured) "fact" that it's founder Mr John Caudwell has served time for the clocking of used cars.

I also came up with the Virgin group founder a Mr Branson who I believe served at HM's pleasure for non payment of VAT - the story I heard is that the first Vigin shop used to buy the records in Holland (no VAT) and then ship the to the UK and sell them also with no VAT. C&E were not amused...

Can any other Ph'er shed any truth to back these up, or dish the dirt on any other big companies with skeletons in the closet...

As I heard once: "The Truth is Out There!"

[chris.mapey]

Many thanks all, like the thought that Bargain Hunt could become an after hours "fencing" special if Mr Dickinson calls up some of his cellmates!!!