Residents in Consett porn and travel payment hub

Hundreds of people in a former steel-making town became directors of companies involved in pornography, dating, diets and travel, an investigation has revealed.
Residents in Consett, County Durham were paid to forward mail which came to their address, but said they otherwise had no involvement in the companies.
One, John Mawson, said he "didn't really know" what his role involved.
Simon Dowson, who set up the legal firms, said everyone was informed.
The 35-year-old from Shotley Bridge formed the shell entities to provide a UK address, directors, company records and tax returns to... read more