A seemingly unassuming terraced house in Bolton, England, is registered as the headquarters of multiple companies claiming to be major global corporations worth billions. However, an investigation reveals these companies are likely fraudulent and pose a risk to unsuspecting victims.
A seemingly unremarkable £155,000 terraced house in Bolton, England, is registered as the headquarters of a string of businesses claiming to be major global corporations worth billions of pounds. With peeling paint and a neglected front garden, the house hardly befits its listed status as the home of financial and mining companies, banks, and oil and gas firms.
These companies, identified by think tank Tax Policy Associates, are suspected of being fraudulent and pose a risk to unsuspecting victims. They utilize fabricated balance sheets and online presences to appear legitimate, potentially luring individuals into investing in fake opportunities.The investigation revealed numerous inconsistencies and red flags within the companies' financial records. Seemingly copied and pasted text, spelling errors, and illogical statements raise serious doubts about their authenticity. Dan Neidle, a specialist tax lawyer and author of the report, emphasizes that these companies' accounts are clearly fabricated and likely operate outside of the UK. He suggests that their true purpose remains unclear, but the potential for harm is significant. One company, XYZ Investment Holdings Ltd (formerly Stallion Holdings Ltd), even posted a disturbing job advertisement on Facebook seeking 'good looking and single' women aged 25-30 for a low-paying executive secretary position. Another company, e-bank Ltd, claims to be a bank operating with £952 million in turnover, despite lacking any evidence of a license from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). A separate company, AR Worldwide Services Ltd, managed to obtain FCA registration as a small payment institution, despite being linked to Stallion Holdings Ltd, a company that Mr. Neidle believes is fraudulent. This raises serious concerns about the FCA's vetting process and the potential for criminals to exploit loopholes in the system
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