Picture this: a foreign tourist excitedly enters a rental home in Medellín with two women he met on Tinder, only to be drugged and robbed. Talk about a vacation plot twist! This unexpected turn of events showcases the stark contrast between anticipation and reality when traveling abroad.
Tinder, one of the most popular online dating applications, has revolutionized how people meet and connect in the digital age. Users can swipe through profiles to find potential matches based on their preferences.
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Meeting someone on Tinder can be exciting, but it also comes with its risks. While many users have positive experiences, there have been instances where individuals have encountered fraudulent or malicious intentions.
The victim, whose identity and nationality is unknown, was seen on a surveillance camera walking into a home he was renting and accompanied by two women on Sunday.
The footage was made public for the first time Wednesday by Denuncias Antioquia, a collective of local residents reporting on security issues. It showed the man carrying a paper bag and keying in the code for the entrance door’s security lock.
One of the women, dressed in a black bodysuit, looked forward while her accomplice, wearing a similar pink outfit, turned around and looked towards a group of people that were standing near their motorcycles.
The individual then opened the door as the suspects followed him into the home – where the alleged robbery took place.
Once inside, the women allegedly drugged the man with powdered scopolamine, otherwise known as the ‘Devil’s Breath,’ which causes a person to become disoriented.
The women fled with the victim’s money, jewelry and cell phone. They remained on the run as of Thursday.
According to Medellín authorities, at least 254 were robbed in 2023 by criminals who exposed them to powdered scopolamine.
The incident comes nearly a month after a Venezuelan woman was arrested at a Bogotá hotel for drugging and robbing two Brazilian men.
After experiencing the rollercoaster of emotions from Tinder to robbery, it’s clear that Medellín isn’t just about Pablo Escobar tours and salsa dancing. Remember that safety should always be your top priority when exploring new territories. So, next time you’re swiping right in a foreign land, keep your wits about you and your valuables closer!
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