"Because of those injuries, his compensation was originally placed under the control of a trust. By 2017, however, he was assessed as being able to manage his own financial affairs. From that point on, Hampton, who was married to him at the time, was authorised to help oversee his accounts. Prosecutors told the court she abused that position almost immediately."
"Instead of simply assisting with paperwork and day-to-day banking, Hampton secretly opened accounts in her partner's name and shifted large sums of money into accounts she controlled. The court heard that the cash was not used for his care or shared household expenses. Investigators identified gambling as the primary way the money was spent. The scheme began to unravel when the victim was informed that £300,000 from his settlement had supposedly been transferred into a fresh trust arrangement."
Victoria Hampton, 44, also known as Victoria Burke, was convicted after a trial in November 2025 for draining almost £300,000 from her former partner’s injury compensation. The settlement followed a 2013 road collision that caused serious sight loss and lasting short-term memory difficulties. The compensation was initially held in a trust, and by 2017 the victim was assessed as able to manage finances; Hampton was authorised to help oversee accounts. She secretly opened accounts in his name, transferred large sums into accounts she controlled, and spent the money primarily on gambling. Forged withdrawal signatures and discovery of missing funds led to a police investigation and prosecution.
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