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The Snail Farm Don: Is This the Most Brazen Tax Avoidance Scheme of All Time?
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The Guardian Audio Long Read investigates an alleged tax-avoidance scheme linked to Terry Ball, a renowned shoe salesman and friend to former mafiosi. The scheme is centered around a tax-dodging "snail empire." Terry Ball vows to spend his remaining years finding ways to cheat authorities.
This investigation is presented as an Audio Long Read produced by Nicola Alexandrou, with writing by Jim Waterson, narration by Nicholas Camm, and executive production by Ellie Bury. It was published on Monday, 15 December 2025, accessible via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and an RSS feed, with a text version also available.
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