[woofer]

Yea, but he had to set up the account to get wired the money. That wasn't a whim he came up with in the last week.

Think very carefully.... Say the police agree to his demand and wire the money to the "account" he has set up.

Then, think about this, the perp walks into the bank for a withdrawal. Do you think, just maybe, someone might then be watching the "account"?

At least if this scenario actually happens, I hope the dupe who was hanging up on the guy when he called in isn't the one watching at the bank.

[Cold Heat]

I would bet he wants a offshore account. Maybe swiss, maybe Middle east.