Brazilian's searches for fraudsters: British administered drugs and robbed

Brazilian's searches for fraudsters: British administered drugs and robbed

The police in Rio de Janeiro investigated in a case in which two British tourists state that they have lost $ 21,000 after being stunned and stolen near a beach. This incident is the youngest in a number of similar incidents that are known in Brazil as a "Goodnight, Cinderella" scam. The authorities describe that criminal foreigners seduce, put their drinks with drugs and then steal their valuables.

how the incident occurred

One of the tourists told the police that he consumed a dusty cocktail in the early morning on Thursday after meeting three women in a bar. According to cnn brasil he lost awareness when he was traveling with the women towards the famous beach ipanema.

testimonies and investigations

After a witness called help, the British tourists were taken to the hospital and medically examined. They reported that the women had stolen two cell phones and made a bank transfer of around $ 21,000. The civil police of the state of Rio de Janeiro announced that the authorities are trying to determine the perpetrators. The special tourism support unit analyzes security recordings and asks witnesses.

safety warning for travelers

The British Foreign Ministry warned its citizens that dating apps in Brazil are used by criminals to target foreign nationals, which can lead to the anesthetic of drinks, robbery and theft of bank accounts. It is advised to be careful and pay attention to the drinks and valuables.

These incidents are an alarming memory of how important it is to travel security -consciously and pay attention to its surroundings.