Thursday 6 August 2009

Ticket Inspector's Blackmail Charge


A ticket inspector accused of blackmailing the Financial Services Authority after finding their paperwork on a Liverpool Street to Stanstead train appeared at City of London Magistrates Court.

Ian Aitken, 49, of Pearson Avenue, Hertford is charged that between June 2 and 6, within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court, he made an unwarranted demand of monies from the Financial Services Authority, with menaces.

It is alleged Aitken demanded money from the FSA or he would sell the information to the press.

He was bailed to appear at Southwark Crown Court for a plea and directions hearing on October 6.

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