In Malta, eight teenagers have pleaded guilty to attacking an 18-year-old male victim after luring him through a dating app, motivated by their hatred of his perceived sexual orientation. The group, aged 15 to 17, faced charges related to aggravated theft and grievous bodily harm. The court established that they assaulted the victim at an abandoned hotel before stealing his phone. While they were granted bail under strict conditions, the case highlights the potential dangers of dating apps, as there have been previous instances of users experiencing violence and robbery.
"Dating apps can pose safety risks. This isn't the first time a dating app has been used to endanger a victim. Last year, a court heard that retired teacher Peter Coshan was reportedly targeted on gay messaging apps before his killing."
"A trans woman - who said she was abducted at gunpoint when meeting a man from Tinder amid a rise in dating app kidnappings and extortion in South Africa - shared the importance of personal safety when meeting people from the app."
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