10-07-2025
Shocking plot to 'blackmail TV comedy star is revealed as a man is arrested after making sick phone threats'
One of TV's best-loved stars has reportedly been the target of a shocking blackmail plot, leading to the arrest of a man by police.
The star, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was the target of phone threats from a man threatening to spread 'disgusting' false accusations against them.
It's thought that the suspect, 35, attempted to extort money from the star by threatening to publicise vile and defamatory claims against him.
He is also alleged to have bombarded the middle-aged star, who is middle-aged, with menacing phone calls and text messages over several months.
According to The Sun, the entertainer has been supported by police and provided a full statement.
Police were alerted by the victim, and the suspect, who is believed to be a German national who works in the arts, was arrested at his home in east London.
His electronic devices were seized during a search of the premises and are being examined by officers.
The suspect has been bailed until September pending inquiries.
A source told the publication: 'He is said to have received messages and calls from a blackmailer who was threatening to publicly smear him with false accusations.
'These accusations were disgusting in nature and totally false — and they have caused the victim considerable distress.'
The star was said to be known to the suspect after meeting several years ago, but the men were not close friends.
The blackmail demands are said to have left the famous victim 'shocked', and were described as 'a bolt from the blue.'
The arrest was confirmed by Scotland Yard.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: 'On Friday, June 27, a 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of harassment, blackmail and malicious communications.
'He was taken into custody and later bailed to return pending further inquiries.
'He is next due back on a date in mid-September.
