From high life to low life: downfall of a wayward son of the Thatcher generation

Article Abstract:

Terry Ramsden came from a humble background, but became very wealthy in the early 1980s through trading in Japanese bonds. He became an archetypal self-made 1980s man, seeing particular success with Glen International, which he purchased in 1984. He adopted a very flamboyant lifestyle, and his possessions included an executive jet and Rolls-Royces. However, the value of his securities declined dramatically following the 1987 stock market crash, and he made large losses through gambling. He was declared bankrupt in Mar 1992, but failed to disclose all his assets. He has now been jailed for 21 months.

Ramsden, Terry

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The attitude to life is now cheap. For just 200 pounds sterling a hit man can be hired to commit murder

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The number of contract killings and violent kidnappings carried out in the UK has risen significantly. Police experts have now identified four main categories of this type of crime, and a database of convicted and suspected hit men is being compiled.

Investigations, Kidnapping, Violent deaths

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Accountant accused of 70m pounds sterling tax swindle fights extradition

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The UK Inland Revenue is seeking to extradite chartered accountant Ian Leaf from Switzerland. It is claimed that he was responsible for one of the UK's largest tax frauds, with the government having lost 70 million pounds sterling in unpaid tax.

Leaf, Ian

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