Burglars used Grindr to meet and target victims in ‘callous’ phone-swiping operation
Men who used Grindr to target victims convicted of theft and fraud
- Rahmat Khan Mohammadi, 22, and Mohammed Bilal Hotak, 21, used the dating app Grindr to meet and target men in their homes across London.
- The pair employed distraction tactics to steal victims' mobile phones, often discovering passwords to access bank accounts and transfer funds.
- They also stole other high-value items such as wallets, passports and watches during these incidents.
- The pair found guilty of burglary, fraud and theft at Isleworth Crown Court, with sentencing to follow at a later date.
- Superintendent Owen Renowden of the Metropolitan Police described their actions as “callous, calculated, and pre-planned offences” and welcomed the conviction.