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Title: Bankrupt UK man claims <£500 of possessions; builds 6BR manor disguised as shed
Post by: mustachepungoeshere on July 25, 2016, 05:55:08 PM: http://www.domain.com.au/news/uk-fraudster-builds-sixbedroom-mansion-in-his-mums-backyard-hides-it-with-green-cladding-20160725-gqd1k6/

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Inside the property the police discovered £83,000 worth of art, jewellery, antiques, designer shoes and marijuana which was being grown in a secret room
Title: Re: Bankrupt UK man claims <£500 of possessions; builds 6BR manor disguised as shed
Post by: gooki on July 25, 2016, 08:05:57 PM: Gold.
Title: Re: Bankrupt UK man claims <£500 of possessions; builds 6BR manor disguised as shed
Post by: stylesjl on July 26, 2016, 02:59:29 AM: Conspicuous consumption that's inconspicuous, great plan or perhaps he was just intending to eventually sell those assets later.
Title: Re: Bankrupt UK man claims <£500 of possessions; builds 6BR manor disguised as shed
Post by: Jack on July 26, 2016, 11:30:13 AM: I realize the UK definition of "shed" is somewhat more expansive than the US definition (http://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/f1-cars-are-built-these-british-sheds), but that's just ridiculous! Also, at the very least he should have planted trees or a tall hedge around it...!

That guy probably fancies himself some kind of "gentleman thief (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentleman_thief)."
Title: Re: Bankrupt UK man claims <£500 of possessions; builds 6BR manor disguised as shed
Post by: MgoSam on July 26, 2016, 11:55:48 AM: And yet he'll likely get less time than someone that peddles a few ounces of pot.
Title: Re: Bankrupt UK man claims <£500 of possessions; builds 6BR manor disguised as shed
Post by: acroy on July 26, 2016, 12:27:40 PM: Quote from: MgoSam on July 26, 2016, 11:55:48 AM
And yet he'll likely get less time than someone that peddles a few ounces of pot.
He was doing both
Title: Re: Bankrupt UK man claims <£500 of possessions; builds 6BR manor disguised as shed
Post by: GrumpyPenguin on July 26, 2016, 12:57:49 PM: Quote from: mustachepungoeshere on July 25, 2016, 05:55:08 PM
http://www.domain.com.au/news/uk-fraudster-builds-sixbedroom-mansion-in-his-mums-backyard-hides-it-with-green-cladding-20160725-gqd1k6/

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Inside the property the police discovered £83,000 worth of art, jewellery, antiques, designer shoes and marijuana which was being grown in a secret room

That shed is fantastic! Complete with hidden rooms!
Title: Re: Bankrupt UK man claims <£500 of possessions; builds 6BR manor disguised as shed
Post by: Warlord1986 on July 26, 2016, 01:09:20 PM: I'm impressed, actually. Building that place, and hiding all that stuff took talent.
Title: Re: Bankrupt UK man claims <£500 of possessions; builds 6BR manor disguised as shed
Post by: MgoSam on July 26, 2016, 01:56:53 PM: Quote from: acroy on July 26, 2016, 12:27:40 PM
Quote from: MgoSam on July 26, 2016, 11:55:48 AM
And yet he'll likely get less time than someone that peddles a few ounces of pot.
He was doing both

Wow, can't believe I missed that.
Title: Re: Bankrupt UK man claims <£500 of possessions; builds manor disguised as shed
Post by: partgypsy on July 26, 2016, 03:07:11 PM: I like the name, "Shedley Manor".
Title: Re: Bankrupt UK man claims <£500 of possessions; builds 6BR manor disguised as shed
Post by: Papa Mustache on July 26, 2016, 03:51:50 PM: If the guy did the work him/herself then they need to quit messing with the law and open a custom contracting/design business.
Title: Re: Bankrupt UK man claims <£500 of possessions; builds 6BR manor disguised as shed
Post by: Stash Potato on August 02, 2016, 08:31:59 AM: Ha! He should be added to this list http://www.iwentbankrupt.com/bankruptcy-heroes-2/ (http://www.iwentbankrupt.com/bankruptcy-heroes-2/)