F1 boss 'blackmailed' as two appear in court accused of demanding cash from ex-racing team exec | 5T2QQ0V | 2024-03-28 06:08:01
Ryan Hilton, 42, and Sarah Surita, 31, are charged with demanding cash from the previous high-ranking worker.
TWO individuals have been in courtroom yesterday accused of blackmailing a prime exec at a Formulation 1 racing staff.
Ryan Hilton, 42, and Sarah Surita, 31, are charged with demanding cash from the previous high-ranking worker.
The pair spoke in courtroom only to verify their names, dates of delivery and addresses.
The alleged blackmail relates to an "unwarranted demand of money" in November 2014, in line with court documents.
Hilton, from Maidenhead, Berks, faces two counts of fraud by false representation.
He has additionally been charged with stalking without worry, alarm or distress referring to "repeated social media posts of a derogatory nature", in response to courtroom documents.
Surita, 31, who uses the surname Westbury and lives in Slough, faces one cost of fraud by false representation.
The pair, understood to have been charged in January, entered no plea and have been launched on bail — however ordered to not contact their alleged victim.
East Berkshire magistrates' courtroom in Slough heard they deny making threats or that their actions amounted to blackmail.
Additionally they claim the alleged victim's grievance to the police was inaccurate, it was stated.
They may next appear at Reading crown courtroom on April 30.
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