Cecilie claims she regularly receives messages from other women who believe they are also being scammed by Leiviev. And he is up to his old tricks going by a different name.
The Tinder Swindler arrested
Despite his arrest in Germany in 2018, his victims fear Leiviev is finding ways to continue his fraudulent activities. He was returned to Israel to stand trial.
Leviev only served five months of his 15-month prison sentence. And was released in 2020 to keep prison populations small to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
When the Netflix feature came out, his then-girlfriend defended him. The popular British model Kate Konlin, now claims he borrowed $150,000 from her and never returned it. She added her voice to his other past victims in a BBC interview on Feb. 18, 2023.
The documentary sheds light on the psychological manipulation tactics employed by the conman, as he expertly navigates his way into his victims’ lives. And builds trust and confidence before executing his scams. It highlights the need for caution when using dating apps.
