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Burglars Target Gay Users on Grindr, Sentenced to Prison

1/1/2026

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Rahmat Khan Mohammadi and Mohammed Bilal Hotak were sentenced for burglary, fraud, and theft after targeting gay people via Grindr in London.
They were found guilty at Isleworth Crown Court on November 4 of 35 burglaries and 20 frauds.
Mohammadi received five years in prison.
Hotak received three and a half years.
Superintendent Owen Renowden called the actions 'callous' and said they harmed victims' safety, underscoring concerns about Grindr misuse.

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Rahmat Khan Mohammadi and Mohammed Bilal Hotak were sentenced for burglary, fraud, and theft after targeting gay people via Grindr in London.
They were found guilty at Isleworth Crown Court on November 4 of 35 burglaries and 20 frauds.
Mohammadi received five years in prison.
Hotak received three and a half years.
Superintendent Owen Renowden called the actions 'callous' and said they harmed victims' safety, underscoring concerns about Grindr misuse.