Fictitious case for demonstration. Six-month relationship built on a dating app led to £28,000 in bank transfers to overseas accounts. Classic pig butchering pattern: build trust, introduce “investment opportunity”, escalate requests.
| Date | Amount | Destination | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | £3,000 | Barclays UK — “Chen Trading Ltd” | MULE ACCOUNT |
| 2 Feb 2026 | £5,000 | Monzo — Personal account (J. Williams) | MULE ACCOUNT |
| 18 Feb 2026 | £8,000 | HSBC HK — “Asia Pacific Ventures Ltd” | SHELL COMPANY |
| 10 Mar 2026 | £12,000 | HSBC HK — “Asia Pacific Ventures Ltd” | SHELL COMPANY |
Statement of facts
I, REDACTED, report that between October 2025 and April 2026, I was subjected to a sophisticated romance fraud. The perpetrator(s), operating under the alias “Sophie Chen”, established a fraudulent romantic relationship via the Hinge dating application and subsequently induced me to transfer a total of £28,000 to accounts they controlled.
Modus operandi
The fraud followed the established “pig butchering” pattern: (1) initial contact via legitimate dating platform; (2) rapid escalation of emotional intimacy; (3) introduction of purported investment opportunity; (4) small initial “profit” to build confidence; (5) escalating deposit requests; (6) refusal of withdrawals with demand for additional fees; (7) complete cessation of contact.
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