A MADAM who ran one of Southampton’s biggest prostitution rings made £750,000, the Daily Echo can reveal.
Now Sharon Moir, 47, has to pay the price – she must sell two houses and a flat – or face another three years behind bars.
Ironically she is due to be released from prison within days after serving a three-year term after being convicted of running a brothel and inciting and controlling prostitutes for personal gain.
She was caught after a police officer posed as a would-be prostitute in an undercover operation and Moir candidly told her how to work as a vice girl.
Moir was convicted following a trial at Southampton Crown Court that revealed she had up to 12 girls working every day at a flat near the city’s waterfront.
Yesterday she appeared at the same court where she faced a hearing into how much she had profited from her lucrative trade.
Prosecutors sought a sum of £754,457, based on the value of the value of her home in Sholing Road – from where she operated her escort agency called Panache – the flat in Queens Terrace, a house she had purchased in Tangmere, West Sussex, and a £16,000 sports car Moir defiantly argued that only up to ten per cent of the cash related to the brothel earnings. She claimed some of the money was the proceeds from her son’s Internet gambling.
However, Judge Tim Milligan ruled that all but a few thousand pounds was “tainted” and she had benefited by £729,227.2p.
“We’ll forget about the tuppence,” prosecutor Stephen Parish told the court.
Moir was ordered to pay £145,438 within six months or go to prison for three years.
Defence lawyer Zoe Van Der Bosch said that would mean she would have to sell three properties. She will be held liable for the remainder of the order if she comes into money at any time in her life.
Guilty Moir was found guilty in June of last year of three counts of keeping a brothel, one of inciting prostitution for gain and one count of controlling prostitution for gain.
It was estimated that Moir had used at least 350 women over some five years.
When police raided her property in Sholing Road, in April, they discovered thousands of pounds along with books detailing the agency’s dealings, the names of sex for sale girls and condoms. A pre-sentence report found that she was evasive and lacking in remorse.
Moir appealed against the sentence last December on the grounds that three years’ imprisonment was “manifestly excessive” as the sex was consensual. But the Appeal Court judges ordered the sentence to stand.
Comments
£750K ? With that face?
£750K ? With that face?
The fact that she supplied condoms should have reduced her sentence.
Sharon and Derby Road are about the only things that have any "WOW" factor for the attraction of visitors to Southampton.
The fact that she supplied condoms should have reduced her sentence.
Sharon and Derby Road are about the only things that have any "WOW" factor for the attraction of visitors to Southampton.
Why have the Daily Echo printed a picture of Peter Stringfellow?
(Security word: feel-more)
Why have the Daily Echo printed a picture of Peter Stringfellow?
(Security word: feel-more)
"Sus-sex"??? Have the Echo employed a 'Daily Sport' writer???
emdee wrote…
"Sus-sex"??? Have the Echo employed a 'Daily Sport' writer???
Well spotted, that is so Sunday Sport..hahahahha the sports car was topless will be the next one..yawn.
By the way I would!
Time to accept reality - like it or not the only way to stop pimps/madams is to legalise prostitution.
Keeping it illegal fails miserably and people like this will continue to make huge money exploiting vulnerable girls etc - legalisation will at least take it away from pimps and make it safe, controlled and taxable!
Time to accept reality - like it or not the only way to stop pimps/madams is to legalise prostitution.
Keeping it illegal fails miserably and people like this will continue to make huge money exploiting vulnerable girls etc - legalisation will at least take it away from pimps and make it safe, controlled and taxable!
Miles Sway wrote…
Time to accept reality - like it or not the only way to stop pimps/madams is to legalise prostitution.
Keeping it illegal fails miserably and people like this will continue to make huge money exploiting vulnerable girls etc - legalisation will at least take it away from pimps and make it safe, controlled and taxable!
The obvious way is to make it illegal to pay for sex or attempt to procure it. Rather than just being illegal to sell it.c
Miles Sway wrote…
Time to accept reality - like it or not the only way to stop pimps/madams is to legalise prostitution.
Keeping it illegal fails miserably and people like this will continue to make huge money exploiting vulnerable girls etc - legalisation will at least take it away from pimps and make it safe, controlled and taxable!
The obvious way is to make it illegal to pay for sex or attempt to procure it. Rather than just being illegal to sell it.c
emdee wrote…
"Sus-sex"??? Have the Echo employed a 'Daily Sport' writer???
Thanks Echo, you may as well delete my post now! I can't believe you've gone and corrected the mistake but left my first post up??? Thanks!
Shame on her son...forcing his mother out to sell herself when he's raking in 500k playing poker in his bedroom...
Shame on her son...forcing his mother out to sell herself when he's raking in 500k playing poker in his bedroom...
10 Minute Man wrote…
Miles Sway wrote…
I understand it already is
10 Minute Man wrote…
Miles Sway wrote…
I understand it already is
I fail to see what the problem is with is with prostitution.
Is a supply and demand service and as long as two people consent, no proble,
It should be legalised,regulated and licensed, then taxable(be interesting to see condoms. vibrators, whips etc on the tax returns under expenses)and will, or should also eliminate the sex trade trafficking.
I fail to see what the problem is with is with prostitution.
Is a supply and demand service and as long as two people consent, no proble,
It should be legalised,regulated and licensed, then taxable(be interesting to see condoms. vibrators, whips etc on the tax returns under expenses)and will, or should also eliminate the sex trade trafficking.
Interesting to see the judge has ordered her to sell off her assets.
Why does this not happen in the majority of other cases?
Interesting to see the judge has ordered her to sell off her assets.
Why does this not happen in the majority of other cases?
Wasn't she in Coronation Street years ago?
Security word - that-long.... hehe!
Wasn't she in Coronation Street years ago?
Security word - that-long.... hehe!
Legalise it.
Put it in the corner of an idustrial estate which is away from peoples homes.
Sorted ;-)
Legalise it.
Put it in the corner of an idustrial estate which is away from peoples homes.
Sorted ;-)
hulla baloo wrote…
Interesting to see the judge has ordered her to sell off her assets. Why does this not happen in the majority of other cases?
I believe it was selling her and her girls 'assets' that got into this trouble in the first place?
hulla baloo wrote…
Interesting to see the judge has ordered her to sell off her assets. Why does this not happen in the majority of other cases?
I believe it was selling her and her girls 'assets' that got into this trouble in the first place?
emdee wrote…
hulla baloo wrote…
Ah, so the judge is trying to become a pimp now then.
Rudd Gillett wrote…
emdee wrote…
Not sure what you 2 are on about.
But, I can deduce you 2 read the Daily Sport to be able to make this comparison?
yummy_mummy wrote…
Wasn't she in Coronation Street years ago? Security word - that-long.... hehe!
Aka Vera Duckworth....
yummy_mummy wrote…
Wasn't she in Coronation Street years ago? Security word - that-long.... hehe!
Aka Vera Duckworth....
To be fair, she had to run a brothel. If she'd been selling her own body she'd have ended up destitute.
To be fair, she had to run a brothel. If she'd been selling her own body she'd have ended up destitute.
It is the only 'trade' the prostitute can turn to and become a madam. what down and outs they are and what inadequate men are turning to. Sadly, they have no complete lives - they give nothing to their families and they receive nothing from them - they are sad beings.
goard
It is the only 'trade' the prostitute can turn to and become a madam. what down and outs they are and what inadequate men are turning to. Sadly, they have no complete lives - they give nothing to their families and they receive nothing from them - they are sad beings.
goard
Oh the sanctimony of the Echo...wages of sin...where's the sin, she's just one of many old prozzies providing a service as old as mankind, as Milesaway says, legalise it and control it strictly, paid for by the tax revenue it brings in. Also the Echo may wish to explain why it continues to advertise Massage parlours which are all fronts for brothels, many of whom use 'trafficked' girls..the 'wages of sin' some of which go in the Echo's pocket!
Oh the sanctimony of the Echo...wages of sin...where's the sin, she's just one of many old prozzies providing a service as old as mankind, as Milesaway says, legalise it and control it strictly, paid for by the tax revenue it brings in. Also the Echo may wish to explain why it continues to advertise Massage parlours which are all fronts for brothels, many of whom use 'trafficked' girls..the 'wages of sin' some of which go in the Echo's pocket!
It's a growth industry. Luckily I had the growth removed.
It's a growth industry. Luckily I had the growth removed.
Dang it!
Why do I always find out about these things after they get shut down??!!!
Dang it!
Why do I always find out about these things after they get shut down??!!!
hulla baloo wrote…
emdee wrote…
hulla baloo wrote…
quite true,the state living off so called immoral earnings,takes two to tango.
damien thorn wrote…
hulla baloo wrote…
emdee wrote…
hulla baloo wrote…
Following the logic, if she is a convicted criminal,she should repay the proceeds of her crime to the victims ( her clients)
Wonder how many will put in for a refund?
obelisker wrote…
Oh the sanctimony of the Echo...wages of sin...where's the sin, she's just one of many old prozzies providing a service as old as mankind, as Milesaway says, legalise it and control it strictly, paid for by the tax revenue it brings in. Also the Echo may wish to explain why it continues to advertise Massage parlours which are all fronts for brothels, many of whom use 'trafficked' girls..the 'wages of sin' some of which go in the Echo's pocket!
prozzies aint stupid the Echo closed down the ESCORT section so they all jumped over to the MASSAGE SERVICE SECTION.... STRESS FREE RELAXATION MAYBE THE REPORTERS ENJOY THAT SERVICE......
10 Minute Man wrote…
£750K ? With that face?
She wasn't working herself, so, yeh
10 Minute Man wrote…
£750K ? With that face?
She wasn't working herself, so, yeh
Miles Sway wrote…
10 Minute Man wrote…
Miles Sway wrote…
It isn't. There's nothing illegal about paying for sex. The procurement, yes. The sale itself, no.
Making it illegal, or more illegal, doesn't work anyway. Endless legislation is often a way to appear to be tackling a problem, without having to actually think about it at all
Miles Sway wrote…
10 Minute Man wrote…
Miles Sway wrote…
It isn't. There's nothing illegal about paying for sex. The procurement, yes. The sale itself, no.
Making it illegal, or more illegal, doesn't work anyway. Endless legislation is often a way to appear to be tackling a problem, without having to actually think about it at all
goard wrote…
It is the only 'trade' the prostitute can turn to and become a madam. what down and outs they are and what inadequate men are turning to. Sadly, they have no complete lives - they give nothing to their families and they receive nothing from them - they are sad beings.
goard
You have a very narrow view of the world. Not all punters are sad, lonely, inadequate men (and, no, I've never used a prostitute) and not all prostitutes are empty human beings
goard wrote…
It is the only 'trade' the prostitute can turn to and become a madam. what down and outs they are and what inadequate men are turning to. Sadly, they have no complete lives - they give nothing to their families and they receive nothing from them - they are sad beings.
goard
You have a very narrow view of the world. Not all punters are sad, lonely, inadequate men (and, no, I've never used a prostitute) and not all prostitutes are empty human beings
hulla baloo wrote…
I fail to see what the problem is with is with prostitution.
Is a supply and demand service and as long as two people consent, no proble,
It should be legalised,regulated and licensed, then taxable(be interesting to see condoms. vibrators, whips etc on the tax returns under expenses)and will, or should also eliminate the sex trade trafficking.
It hasn't eliminated sex trafficking in the Netherlands, or other parts of Europe. Any reason it would work here? I still agree, though, that it should be regulated and licenced
hulla baloo wrote…
I fail to see what the problem is with is with prostitution.
Is a supply and demand service and as long as two people consent, no proble,
It should be legalised,regulated and licensed, then taxable(be interesting to see condoms. vibrators, whips etc on the tax returns under expenses)and will, or should also eliminate the sex trade trafficking.
It hasn't eliminated sex trafficking in the Netherlands, or other parts of Europe. Any reason it would work here? I still agree, though, that it should be regulated and licenced
If you made it legal, too many brothels would pop-up all of a sudden, and all these men would flock to them blowing their paycheques.
pw=east-deny
If you made it legal, too many brothels would pop-up all of a sudden, and all these men would flock to them blowing their paycheques.
pw=east-deny
its a lot cheaper for men than getting married, all women sell their bodies for money, how many rich men have been caught out by these evil beings ,i have a passion and i hate them with it.
its a lot cheaper for men than getting married, all women sell their bodies for money, how many rich men have been caught out by these evil beings ,i have a passion and i hate them with it.
The Grey Mystery wrote…
its a lot cheaper for men than getting married, all women sell their bodies for money, how many rich men have been caught out by these evil beings ,i have a passion and i hate them with it.
Wooo! you are scary, are you mates with Peter Sutcliffe and Steven Wright?
The Grey Mystery wrote…
its a lot cheaper for men than getting married, all women sell their bodies for money, how many rich men have been caught out by these evil beings ,i have a passion and i hate them with it.
Wooo! you are scary, are you mates with Peter Sutcliffe and Steven Wright?
What double standards the courts have ! Men have constantly used these "services" since time began. How often does one hear of the male pimps getting prosecuted and assets taken as well as a jail sentence! I bet the girls were better off than being with a male pimp .Legislation will NEVER stop this trade while the legislators are using like services, Do something contructive and legalize it . In the meantime it will be a "selective" money grab by the powers that be.
What double standards the courts have ! Men have constantly used these "services" since time began. How often does one hear of the male pimps getting prosecuted and assets taken as well as a jail sentence! I bet the girls were better off than being with a male pimp .Legislation will NEVER stop this trade while the legislators are using like services, Do something contructive and legalize it . In the meantime it will be a "selective" money grab by the powers that be.
sausage monkey wrote…
If you made it legal, too many brothels would pop-up all of a sudden, and all these men would flock to them blowing their paycheques. pw=east-deny
Is "blowing their paycheques" a euphemism for a service offered?
On your point though I disagree - making it legal isn't going to suddenly produce a desire that wasn't there before.
And grey mystery - I hope you're trolling, if not seek help
sausage monkey wrote…
If you made it legal, too many brothels would pop-up all of a sudden, and all these men would flock to them blowing their paycheques. pw=east-deny
Is "blowing their paycheques" a euphemism for a service offered?
On your point though I disagree - making it legal isn't going to suddenly produce a desire that wasn't there before.
And grey mystery - I hope you're trolling, if not seek help
May there be Golden Rain on you all for Christmas
I just wondered who paid the twopence, and of course it could be said 'They all did'! A lot of hungry blokes out there.
I just wondered who paid the twopence, and of course it could be said 'They all did'! A lot of hungry blokes out there.
"blowing their paycheques"... yeah it's a euphemism for services offered lol. But im quite sure, if made legal, more blokes would visit the brothel...adopting it like a new religion sort of - church once a week lol.
sw=grow-hear
"blowing their paycheques"... yeah it's a euphemism for services offered lol. But im quite sure, if made legal, more blokes would visit the brothel...adopting it like a new religion sort of - church once a week lol.
sw=grow-hear
A shame that the police find the need to enforce this Victorian law. Why on earth put the undercover police woman through that process. It could also have been dangerous for her. Not worth the risk in my view. Funnily enough there were no complaints from nieghbours, disgruntled punters, inconvenienced passers-by!
SW save-rich :-)
A shame that the police find the need to enforce this Victorian law. Why on earth put the undercover police woman through that process. It could also have been dangerous for her. Not worth the risk in my view. Funnily enough there were no complaints from nieghbours, disgruntled punters, inconvenienced passers-by!
SW save-rich :-)
My wife and I were going through difficult times and she decided to sell her body for some money.
She cam home one night with 150-50.
I asked "who gave her the 50p", she replied "they all did"
i reckon she looks ok i would have a go on the old thing
i reckon she looks ok i would have a go on the old thing
Northamboy wrote…
Legalise it. Put it in the corner of an idustrial estate which is away from peoples homes. Sorted ;-)
it is...its called empress road.
empress rd is rife at the moment, if it was legal it would be manic and many wives of men who go down there would end up with STIs and all sorts....im sure if you found out someone you knew well was going down there who was a family man you wouldnt want it to be legal
Northamboy wrote…
Legalise it. Put it in the corner of an idustrial estate which is away from peoples homes. Sorted ;-)
it is...its called empress road.
empress rd is rife at the moment, if it was legal it would be manic and many wives of men who go down there would end up with STIs and all sorts....im sure if you found out someone you knew well was going down there who was a family man you wouldnt want it to be legal