Police in Johor, Malaysia have arrested five men suspected of using a gay dating application to identify and target victims for robbery. The syndicate allegedly used fake profiles to establish contact with individuals before orchestrating robberies and assaults. Investigations began following multiple reports of similar incidents in Iskandar Puteri. Authorities have not disclosed the total number of victims or the value of stolen items at this time. The arrested individuals are currently assisting with investigations to determine the full extent of the syndicate’s activities and identify any potential accomplices. Police advise users of dating applications to exercise caution and verify the identities of individuals they interact with online.