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Tinder Swindler Settles With Billionaire Family
9 Jul
Summary
- Shimon Hayut denies impersonating Leviev family.
- Hayut agrees not to claim association with Leviev family.
- Settlement reached due to jurisdictional issues and Hayut's lack of funds.
Shimon Hayut, famously dubbed the "Tinder Swindler," has settled a lawsuit with the Leviev family, an Israeli billionaire family. The legal action stemmed from allegations that Hayut impersonated a member of the Leviev family to defraud women he met on dating apps.
While denying the impersonation claims, Hayut has agreed not to represent himself as having any connection to the Leviev family or their businesses moving forward. He also cannot seek reimbursement for his legal costs. The Leviev family's attorney cited jurisdictional complexities and Hayut's presumed lack of assets as reasons for pursuing a settlement rather than a trial.
Hayut, who was previously convicted of fraud and sentenced to 15 months in prison in December 2019, was released early. He had previously indicated plans to sue Netflix for their documentary about his alleged schemes.
