EP 167. London Grindr Gang & The Dark Side Of Dating Apps

What starts as a swipe right ends in a shattered sense of safety, when an online date becomes the bait for a chilling crime spree in the heart of London. Two men used Grindr to lure gay men into their homes, leaving victims robbed, violated, and forever changed.

In a disturbing UK case of 2024–2025, 22-year-old Rahmat Khan Mohammadi and 21-year-old Mohammed Bilal Hotak built fake profiles on the gay dating app Grindr to target unsuspecting men, arranging meetups at their London homes and then tricking them into revealing phone passwords before stealing phones, cash and personal data. The Metropolitan Police uncovered a pattern of 35 burglaries and 20 related frauds affecting at least 22 victims, revealing how digital trust can be weaponized. This episode digs into the human cost behind the headlines, the trauma left in the wake, and what this case says about safety, vulnerability and connection in queer spaces.

Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, queer stories and twisted justice to light with heart and honesty. Press play, grab a drink and join us as we explore how a night out online turned into a sobering true crime with a queer perspective.

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