Victorian inquiry reveals extortion of international gay students through dating apps
A Victorian hate crime inquiry revealed that international gay students are being extorted after being targeted through dating apps. Thorne Harbour Health reported 95 attacks on gay and bisexual men since June 2024, with victims coerced to withdraw large sums of money to prevent personal videos from being shared. Many remain unreported due to fear of further victimization.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 05:43 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 05:50 UTC
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