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Dating App Deception Leads to Kidnapping and Robbery in Texas, Suspects Apprehended

Brownsville, Texas — A planned date from a dating app turned into a horrifying episode of violence for a Texas man last month, leading to a police investigation and multiple arrests. The victim, whose identity has not been released, expected to meet an individual he connected with online but was instead assaulted by a group of armed assailants, according to Brownsville police. Responding to a crime report on June 29, officers discovered that the man …

Gang Exploits Dating Sites for Robbery Spree Across East Coast, Leaving Four Dead

A gang involved in drug and weapons trafficking has been implicated in a appalling series of crimes spanning from New Hampshire to Virginia, which include fatal robberies and forced drug administration using fentanyl, federal authorities announced on Friday. This criminal group, which federal prosecutors did not officially name but referred to due to their operational style, undertook their illicit activities under the guise of offering narcotics and setting up meetings through dating websites ostensibly for …

Gang Using Dating Sites for Criminal Enterprises Linked to Fatal Robberies Across East Coast

Harrisburg, PA — A gang known for weaponizing fentanyl in a series of armed robberies across several states has had seven of its members indicted, according to federal authorities. The gang, which operated from New Hampshire to Virginia, not only trafficked drugs and firearms but also exploited dating websites to lure individuals under the guise of prostitution only to rob them violently of cash, drugs, and personal information. The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District …

Gang Exploits Dating Sites for Deadly Nationwide Crime Spree, Trafficking Drugs and Guns

SCRANTON, Pa. — Federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania have unveiled charges against a sophisticated criminal ring implicated in a chilling spree of drug and gun trafficking, leveraging dating websites to orchestrate robberies linked to four homicides. The group, operating from New Hampshire to Virginia, manipulated their victims through deceit and violence, exploiting the perils of fentanyl as their tool of incapacitation. U.S. Attorney Gerard Karam identified the gang as the “fentanyl robbery gang,” revealing a calculated …

Man Sentenced to Three Years for Violent Sexual Assault on Dating App Match

A violent sexual assault case culminated in a 23-year-old man receiving a three-year and eight-month prison sentence for his abhorrent actions in his CFB Esquimalt dorm room. The man, identified as Hayden Chokrev-Evans, was found guilty after a five-day jury trial in B.C. Supreme Court. Chokrev-Evans was convicted of heinous acts that included choking, suffocating, and physically assaulting a woman he had met on a dating app. During the trial, the issue of consent was …

Local man’s ordeal continues after brutal assault by dating app acquaintance

Christchurch, New Zealand – A man from Christchurch is still in recovery after a violent attack by an individual he met on a dating app. The incident, which took place recently, has left the victim with physical and emotional scars. This unfortunate event underscores the potential dangers of meeting strangers online. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was assaulted by the person he had connected with on the dating app. The attack was …

US Citizens in Colombia Warned Against Dangers of Online Dating After Series of Suspicious Deaths

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The US mission in Bogota issued a warning to American citizens about the dangers of dating in Colombia following a series of suspicious deaths of US citizens. The deaths, which occurred between November and December, are suspected to be linked to involuntary drugging overdoses and suspected homicides. One of the victims, Tou Ger Xiong, a 50-year-old American comedian from Minnesota, was found dead with multiple stab wounds after being kidnapped during a …

U.S. State Department Warns of Criminals Luring Victims via Dating Apps in Colombia, Resulting in Assaults and Robberies

Medellin, Colombia – The U.S. State Department has issued a warning about the dangers of using dating apps in Colombia, following a series of suspicious deaths and criminal activities targeting American citizens. According to the State Department, eight U.S. citizens were killed by drug overdoses or suspected homicides in the city of Medellin in the final months of 2023. The State Department advisory specifically cautioned against using online dating apps, as criminals have been using …

Travelers to Colombia Warned Against Using Dating Apps After Recent Suspicious Deaths

Medellin, Colombia – The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory warning Americans against using online dating apps while in Colombia, following a series of “suspicious deaths” in the country. According to the State Department, eight U.S. citizens were killed by involuntary drug overdoses or suspected homicides in the Colombian city of Medellin during the final months of 2023. The State Department has cautioned that the deaths are not believed to be connected, but …

Minnesota Artist and Activist, Tou Ger Xiong, Tragically Killed in Colombia due to Dating App Violence and Robberies

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The State Department has issued a warning to American travelers, advising them against using dating apps while visiting Colombia due to multiple “suspicious deaths” of U.S. citizens in the country. Since January, Colombia has been labeled as a country that Americans should “reconsider travel” to because of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping risks. Certain areas of the country, including its border regions, are labeled “Do not travel.” The advisory about …