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24/09/2013
Manchester Loan Sharks Jailed
Three Manchester men have been jailed over illegal lending and money laundering.
27-year-old Ian Parsons, of Blackley was jailed for 32 months, while 37-year-old Christopher Weaver and his 35-year-old brother Mark, both of Gorton, were jailed for 18 months and three months respectively.
According to reports, the three men charged 100% interest and would menace customers via mobile phone.
It is understood that the trio had some 134 customers and an annual turnover of more than £100,000 per year.
(MH/JP)
27-year-old Ian Parsons, of Blackley was jailed for 32 months, while 37-year-old Christopher Weaver and his 35-year-old brother Mark, both of Gorton, were jailed for 18 months and three months respectively.
According to reports, the three men charged 100% interest and would menace customers via mobile phone.
It is understood that the trio had some 134 customers and an annual turnover of more than £100,000 per year.
(MH/JP)
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