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Israeli Court Cancels Criminal Complaint Against 'Tinder Swindler' Due to Jurisdiction Issues

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First reported by Now 14 · 3 hours ago

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The private criminal complaint against Yehuda Hayut, the "Tinder Swindler," was dismissed due to jurisdictional issues, as most alleged offenses occurred abroad. The case will not proceed further, and Hayut agreed not to claim ties to the Leviev family or LLD companies. His story gained global attention through a Netflix documentary, and he has since pursued a career in entertainment.

01The complaint against Yehuda Hayut is dismissed without acquittal due to jurisdictional challenges.
02Most alleged offenses occurred outside Israel, limiting legal action by Israeli authorities.
03The court rejected additional evidence requests to prove some crimes happened in Israel.
04Continuing the case could have taken until 2030, prompting the settlement.
05Hayut gained international fame from a 2019 investigation and a 2022 Netflix documentary.
06He now works in entertainment, selling personalized videos and publishing a book.

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