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Partygoers terrorized: Duo convicted of robbery, blackmail
20 Jun
Summary
- Two men convicted for robbing and blackmailing party guests.
- Victims were threatened with a knife and made to transfer money.
- Assaults and a BB gun were used at a subsequent meeting.
- Videos of the crimes were filmed and shared on social media.
Richile Vangu and Oluwatobiloba Akinrinola have been convicted for a series of crimes against guests at a party in North Kilworth, Leicestershire. In the early hours of November 21, 2025, Vangu threatened attendees with a knife, demanding money and designer clothing while an associate filmed. Some victims were forced to dance for the camera.
Later that day, some victims were coerced into attending an address in Bath Lane to transfer money. There, Vangu fired a BB gun, whipped one victim with a belt, and punched others, all of which was filmed and uploaded to social media.
Vangu, known online as 'Trixta', was arrested on November 27, 2025. Akinrinola was arrested between December 3 and 15, 2025. Both men, aged 20 and 19 respectively, were found guilty of multiple offenses including robbery, blackmail, and assault at Leicester Crown Court. They are scheduled for sentencing on July 27, 2026.
