October 22, 2013 | The Biz

Fabian Thylmann leaving Manwin

The man behind Manwin - the porn company responsible for men.com, Playboy Plus and several tube sites - has decided to leave the industry.

Fabian Thylmann, who helped launch Manwin in 2007, released a letter yesterday explaining that he and his wife felt it was time to move on to something new.

"It is with a sad heart that I have to announce that I have decided to sell Manwin to Manwin's top Management Team," he wrote in an email. "Please believe me that this decision has been one of the hardest in our lives for both my wife and myself. We have grown fond of all of you and are happy to be able to call many of you our close and dear friends.

'But exactly for this reason we believe this move is the best for everyone. Both myself and Manwin are at a stage where I can no longer add significant value to the best of my ability."

He didn't go into any real explanation about his decision.

Thylmann landed in hot water late last year, when he was arrested in Belgium and extradited to Cologne for tax evasion. He was later released after paying a seven-figure sum, though continued to deny the tax evasion claims.

We're quite sure that if he chooses, he'll never have to work another day in his life!

Fabian Thylmann Sells Stake in Manwin [AVN]