Two men jailed for Grindr targeted thefts
Summary
Two men were sentenced to a total of eight-and-a-half years in prison for targeting and stealing from men they met through the Grindr app in London. Over six months, they committed 35 burglaries and 20 frauds, taking £68,000 in total. They tricked victims into giving access to their homes and belongings, using this to commit further theft and fraud.Key Facts
- The two men carried out their crimes in London using the Grindr dating app.
- They stole phones, passports, and wallets, committing 35 burglaries and 20 frauds.
- The total value of the stolen goods and frauds was £68,000.
- One victim was hospitalized due to stress from financial damages.
- They used tactics like asking to play music on victims' phones or inviting them to take a shower.
- The court noted the crimes were opportunistic but didn't label them explicitly as hate crimes.
- Mohammadi received a five-year prison sentence, while Hotak got three-and-a-half years.
- The men made multiple profiles on the app to repeatedly target new victims.
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