Blackmailer Demands £100k in Ruthless Extortion Spree
On November 5, 2021, Kwaku Achampong, 32, stormed a Bembridge home with an intimidating letter demanding £100,000 be wired into a bank account.
What followed was a sinister six-day barrage of threatening texts, calls, and emails ordering the victim to pay up — or face violence.
Second Victim Loses £160,000 in Cash Handovers
Police swooped on November 11, arresting Achampong in Ryde. Investigations exposed a second victim, fooled into handing over a staggering £160,000 in cash during two secret meetings at a Gloucestershire service station.
Achampong, from Chantry Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, faced charges of blackmail and two counts of fraud by false representation.
Lengthy Jail Term for Ruthless Fraudster
After admitting guilt at Newport Crown Court in April, Achampong was sentenced on June 7 to six years and nine months behind bars.
“Achampong embarked on a ruthless and manipulative campaign fuelled by greed,” said DC Anthony Daniels of the Isle of Wight Investigation team.
“His actions have deeply impacted the victims of these vile crimes. He travelled across the country to carry them out and now he’ll pay the price.”
Police Warn: Don’t Give In to Blackmail
If you’re targeted by blackmail or fraud, police urge you to act fast. Don’t pay, don’t delete anything, and cut off communication with offenders. Report immediately.
For advice on fraud, including online and dating scams, visit the Hampshire Police fraud advice page.
