Grindr Burglar Duo Jailed After Met Police Crackdown
Two men used the dating app Grindr to pick their burglary victims. But their crime spree came to a screeching halt after a Met Police probe landed them in court.
Burglary, Fraud and Theft: Duo Sentenced
Rahmat Khan Mohammadi, 22, from Harrow, and Mohammed Bilal Hotak, 21, from Hackney—both Afghan nationals—were found guilty of burglary, fraud, and theft at Isleworth Crown Court on 4 November.
Mohammadi got a hefty five-year stretch, while Hotak was handed three and a half years behind bars. They were sentenced on Monday 22 December.
How They Pulled It Off
- Used Grindr to pick vulnerable victims
- Planned and carried out multiple burglaries across London
- Exploited an online dating platform to commit crimes
Met Police Send Strong Message
The Met’s swift action stopped these crooks cold and sent a clear warning: crime via online platforms won’t be tolerated.
