crime
April 30, 2026
“Las Tinderianas” Fell: They Stole $400 Million from Foreigners in Medellín Using Drugs
Medellín authorities announced that a group of people who used dating apps to deceive and rob their victims, mostly foreigners, have been dismantled. They allegedly stole more than $400 million in various robberies.
TL;DR
- A criminal group dubbed "Las Tinderianas" was dismantled in Medellín for using dating apps to scam and rob victims.
- The group, composed of four women and one man, allegedly stole over $400 million from at least 24 victims, mostly foreigners.
- The scam involved a man posing as a woman on dating apps to gain trust, then a female accomplice would meet the victim, drug them, and steal valuables and financial information.
- Five arrests were made in Medellín and Sincelejo, with authorities seizing cell phones, SIM cards, bank cards, clonazepam, high-end watches, gold jewelry, and foreign currency.
- The arrested individuals face charges including aggravated theft, criminal conspiracy, and forgery of public documents, with pre-trial detention ordered for all.
- Authorities are advising tourists to be cautious when meeting people from dating apps, to meet in public places, and not to share personal or financial information.