crime
April 2, 2026
Colombian Accused of Drugging and Seducing Older Men to Rob Them in Florida
The 22-year-old David Esteban Gallego Hoyos from Bogota will face state charges in a hearing scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd, in Miami-Dade court; he also faces federal charges related to theft, fraud, and kidnapping for events that occurred at the end of 2025 in Florida.
TL;DR
- David Esteban Gallego Hoyos, 22, faces state and federal charges in Florida.
- He is accused of befriending wealthy men through dating apps, drugging them, and stealing their valuables.
- The method involved sedating victims with benzodiazepines in their drinks.
- One victim reported losing over $15,000 after an encounter arranged through Grindr.
- Incidents have been reported in Miami and Orlando.
- Authorities believe Gallego Hoyos may also have acted in Texas.