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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Scottish Sun
‘Goodnight Cinderella' gang charged after Brit tourists drugged and robbed on beach as cops hunt female trio
One of the victims initially claimed some £16,000 had been stolen from his bank account GLAM SCAM 'Goodnight Cinderella' gang charged after Brit tourists drugged and robbed on beach as cops hunt female trio THREE women who allegedly spiked and robbed two Brit men in a horrifying "Goodnight Cindarella" scam have been charged by cops. One of the victims said they took two sips of a drugged drink that one of the women bought them before collapsing on a beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Advertisement 7 A Brit tourist fell unconscious after being drugged by local women Credit: Newsflash 7 Mayara Ketelyn Americo da Silva, 26, is accused of scamming the Brit Credit: Newsflash 7 Fellow suspect Raiane Campos de Oliveira, 27, has been arrested 20 times for similar offences Credit: Newsflash 7 Charges have also been filed against Amanda Couto Deloca, 23 Credit: Newsflash Local police are now hunting Amanda Couto Deloca, 23, Mayara Ketelyn Americo da Silva, 26, and Raiane Campos de Oliveira, 27, who all face criminal charges. It comes after an urgent travel warning was issued to Brits regarding the 'Goodnight Cinderella' scam, followings soaring reports of tourists being targeted. Terrifying footage showed one Brit holidaymaker falling unconscious on the iconic Ipanema beach after falling victim to the increasingly common ruse. The suspects were identified after a local teenage delivery man filmed the ordeal and called an ambulance. Advertisement The victim previously thanked the driver when speaking to local media, saying: "He filmed, called an ambulance, and helped the police track down the suspects - thank you to him, whoever he is." Police say the trio are part of a 'Goodnight Cinderella' gang that has targeted tourists from Britain, France, the USA, and Argentina in nightlife districts. The gang's method involves approaching tourists in bars, offering drinks laced with drugs, and robbing them once they lose consciousness - sometimes within just 30 minutes. Criminals posing as friendly locals often use Rohypnol, GHB - or any date rape drug - to drug tourists and rob them. Advertisement Recalling the terrifying scam, the 21-year-old Brit engineering student said: "I took two sips [of the cocktail] and I don't remember anything else." He added: "I tried to fight the drug. By the time I got to the beach I was completely out of it." Lovestruck man travels 500 miles to meet beauty queen 'he believed was his 'future wife'... to be greeted by her husband Following his horror experience, the first-time visitor to Brazil said: 'Maybe I'll come back one day but for now I think it's enough of this country.' The victim spoke to local media alongside a pal, also from the UK. who was another target of the ploy. Advertisement The fellow student said that before losing consciousness he threw his phone into the sand. He told Brazilian outlet G1: 'I must have realised what was going on and threw my phone.' The pair said they had spent "a beautiful 10 days" in the South American country before the ordeal. They had reportedly travelled there to celebrate a graduation. Advertisement The alleged crime occurred during a midweek night out last week when the two pals were approached by the female thieves at a bar in the Rio neighbourhood of Lapa. 7 Two Brit men who fell victim to the scam told local media about their experience Credit: Newsflash 7 Footage showed the three women escape in a taxi Credit: Newsflash 7 The two men had been enjoying their holiday in Brazil Credit: Newsflash Advertisement The Brits met the three women at a Samba dance. After heading to a local bar to carry on the evening, one of the victims said he was handed a Caipirinha cocktail before losing consciousness. When he woke up in hospital, he said £16,000 had been stolen from his account. But the women actually only managed to spend £2,000 before the accounts were frozen, police said. Advertisement Horrifying footage showed one of the tourists staggering along the beachfront before collapsing into the sand. The women are then seen running along the street and jumping into a taxi before quickly leaving the area. The local delivery driver who filmed the shocking footage said: "I called the emergency services and they confirmed police and an ambulance were on their way. Campos de Oliveira, has been previously jailed for six months for the same type of offence, and has also been arrested 20 times before. Advertisement Officers also identified the taxi driver who drove the women away, though he is not believed to have been involved. Advice by the FCDO The FCDO currently "advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil". Under the subcategory 'scams', the Foreign Office writes: "Dating apps have been used by criminals to target foreign nationals in Brazil, leading to spiking of drinks, robbery and theft from bank accounts. Exercise caution when engaging with such apps, buy and keep hold of your own drinks, share your plans with friends or family, and be vigilant of your belongings including your mobile phone." Under the subcategory 'sexual assault and drink spiking', the advice reads: "Rape and other sexual offences against tourists are not common, but there have been attacks against both women and men. Some have involved date rape drugs. Buy your own drinks and keep them in sight. If you begin to feel strange, sick or drunk after only a couple of drinks, tell a trusted friend or security staff. They should take you to a safe place, such as your hotel room or a hospital. You can phone the local police, a hospital or the nearest British embassy or consulate for advice."
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Urgent Brit travel warning over ‘Goodnight Cinderella' scam after tourist was drugged & robbed by 3 women while on hols
AN URGENT travel warning has been issued to Brits after a number of tourists were drugged and robbed in Brazil in the so-called 'Goodnight Cinderella' scam. It comes after a Brit tourist collapsed unconscious on Rio de Janeiro's famous Ipanema beach last week - reportedly after taking just two sips of a drink laced with powerful drugs. 4 A Brit tourist fell unconscious after being drugged by local women, according to reports Credit: Newsflash 4 Two Brit men who fell victim to the scam told local media about their experience Credit: Newsflash 4 Mayara Ketelyn Americo da Silva, 26, is one of the women alleged to have scammed the Brit Credit: Newsflash 4 Fellow suspect Raiane Campos de Oliveira, 27, has been arrested 20 times for similar offences Credit: Newsflash The young man, a university student celebrating his graduation with a pal, was later found in hospital with £16,000 missing from his account. Authorities say he fell victim to a well-known scheme in Brazil, where sex workers use drugs like Rohypnol and GHB to spike tourists' drinks before robbing them. The drugs - often referred to as "date rape" substances - cause blackouts, memory loss and paralysis - leaving victims vulnerable to theft and sometimes even sexual assault. These have come to be known as 'Goodnight Cinderella' schemes. read more on Brazil WHERE'S DENIS? Brit tourist missing in Brazil after suddenly vanishing from his AirBnb In this case, the victim and his friend met three women during a night out at a samba dance in Rio's vibrant Lapa district. They continued the evening at a local bar, where one of the victims was handed a Caipirinha cocktail - Brazil's national drink. Minutes later, he blacked out, waking up in hospital with a large sum of money missing from his bank account. The two Brits, who have not been named, also claim their phones were stolen. Horrifying footage shows one of the tourists staggering along the beachfront before collapsing into the sand. The women are then seen running along the street and jumping into a taxi before quickly leaving the area. Moment 'Goodnight Cinderella' thief is arrested for luring & robbing tourists Police later identified the suspects as Amanda Couto Deloca, 23, Mayara Ketelyn Americo da Silva, 26, and Raiane Campos de Oliveira, 27, thanks to a video making the rounds online. Oliveira has reportedly been arrested 20 times for similar offences. The incident is part of a wider trend that has seen growing numbers of tourists fall prey to the 'Goodnight Cinderella' scheme. Earlier this month, Francini Demétrio Sitas, 23, was arrested for luring tourists before drugging and robbing a Frenchman of £13,000 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Sitas, who reportedly works as an escort, is known in the criminal underworld as the 'Queen of Goodnight Cinderella', according to Rio's Special Police Station for Tourist Support. In August last year, American businessman D'wayne Antonio Morris, 43, died in a similar suspected drugging and robbery case in Brazil, reported local outlet g1. Morris had arrived in Brazil just one day before he was found dead in his rented Copacabana apartment. Surveillance footage captured two women, including prime suspect Letícia Clara Bento da Silva, 23, leaving the scene after allegedly drugging and robbing him. Police believe the women used GHB - which is particularly dangerous in higher doses, as it can cause respiratory failure and death.
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Urgent Brit travel warning over ‘Goodnight Cinderella' scam after tourist was drugged & robbed by 3 women while on hols
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN URGENT travel warning has been issued to Brits after a number of tourists were drugged and robbed in Brazil in the so-called 'Goodnight Cinderella' scam. It comes after a Brit tourist collapsed unconscious on Rio de Janeiro's famous Ipanema beach last week - reportedly after taking just two sips of a drink laced with powerful drugs. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A Brit tourist fell unconscious after being drugged by local women, according to reports Credit: Newsflash 4 Two Brit men who fell victim to the scam told local media about their experience Credit: Newsflash 4 Mayara Ketelyn Americo da Silva, 26, is one of the women alleged to have scammed the Brit Credit: Newsflash 4 Fellow suspect Raiane Campos de Oliveira, 27, has been arrested 20 times for similar offences Credit: Newsflash The young man, a university student celebrating his graduation with a pal, was later found in hospital with £16,000 missing from his account. Authorities say he fell victim to a well-known scheme in Brazil, where sex workers use drugs like Rohypnol and GHB to spike tourists' drinks before robbing them. The drugs - often referred to as "date rape" substances - cause blackouts, memory loss and paralysis - leaving victims vulnerable to theft and sometimes even sexual assault. These have come to be known as 'Goodnight Cinderella' schemes. read more on Brazil WHERE'S DENIS? Brit tourist missing in Brazil after suddenly vanishing from his AirBnb In this case, the victim and his friend met three women during a night out at a samba dance in Rio's vibrant Lapa district. They continued the evening at a local bar, where one of the victims was handed a Caipirinha cocktail - Brazil's national drink. Minutes later, he blacked out, waking up in hospital with a large sum of money missing from his bank account. The two Brits, who have not been named, also claim their phones were stolen. Horrifying footage shows one of the tourists staggering along the beachfront before collapsing into the sand. The women are then seen running along the street and jumping into a taxi before quickly leaving the area. Moment 'Goodnight Cinderella' thief is arrested for luring & robbing tourists Police later identified the suspects as Amanda Couto Deloca, 23, Mayara Ketelyn Americo da Silva, 26, and Raiane Campos de Oliveira, 27, thanks to a video making the rounds online. Oliveira has reportedly been arrested 20 times for similar offences. The incident is part of a wider trend that has seen growing numbers of tourists fall prey to the 'Goodnight Cinderella' scheme. Earlier this month, Francini Demétrio Sitas, 23, was arrested for luring tourists before drugging and robbing a Frenchman of £13,000 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Sitas, who reportedly works as an escort, is known in the criminal underworld as the 'Queen of Goodnight Cinderella', according to Rio's Special Police Station for Tourist Support. In August last year, American businessman D'wayne Antonio Morris, 43, died in a similar suspected drugging and robbery case in Brazil, reported local outlet g1. Morris had arrived in Brazil just one day before he was found dead in his rented Copacabana apartment. Surveillance footage captured two women, including prime suspect Letícia Clara Bento da Silva, 23, leaving the scene after allegedly drugging and robbing him. Police believe the women used GHB - which is particularly dangerous in higher doses, as it can cause respiratory failure and death.
Metro
7 days ago
- Metro
British tourist collapsed on a beach after being 'spiked and robbed' on holiday
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A young British tourist is lucky to be alive after he was drugged and robbed by three women in a horrific 'good night, Cindarella' scam. The phrase is Brazilian slang for using drugs to incapacitate someone and then robbing or assaulting them, and in this instance, it caused the young man to drop unconscious on the sands of Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro. In the early hours of August 8, the 21-year-old victim, clearly disoriented, staggered along the beachfront before collapsing face-first into the sand. Moments earlier, three women, believed to be the suspects, ran along the street and jumped into a taxi before quickly leaving the area. The victim had been partying with a British friend when they met the three women at a dance bar and kept drinking together. At one point, he was given a caipirinha cocktail, and after drinking it, he lost consciousness. When he woke up, his bank account was drained of £16,000. The two Brits, who declined to give their names, also said their iPhones were stolen by the women. The suspects were later identified as Amanda Couto Deloca, 23, Mayara Ketelyn Americo da Silva, 26, and Raiane Campos de Oliveira, 27. According to investigators, the women are sex workers who target tourists in the city. One of them was previously jailed for six months for the same type of offence. The case is being investigated by the Special Tourism Support Unit, which has urged visitors to be cautious when socialising with strangers and to avoid sharing drinks. One of the victims said of Rio de Janeiro: 'Maybe I'll go back, but for now, that's enough of Brazil. 'I took two sips and I don't remember much of anything else.' He's praised the 19-year-old delivery driver who saw the crime unfolding and began filming while calling emergency services. The Brit added: 'He filmed, called an ambulance, and helped the police track down the suspects. Thank you to him, whoever he is.' More Trending In another terrifying incident abroad, an 85-year-old British pensioner was dragged to the ground during a mugging in Majorca. Footage of the incident shows the thief chasing his victim before pouncing. Police officers were eventually able to identify and locate the thief, who was recognised by the victim. Son Servera council said in a statement on Friday: 'We strongly condemn the unfortunate events that occurred yesterday morning in the centre of Cala Millor, in which a young man robbed and assaulted an elderly person with the objective of stealing his belongings.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: US hitwoman Aimee Betro who dressed in niqab for botched assassination guilty of murder plot MORE: Man and woman arrested after one-year-old girl dies after suffering 'serious injuries' MORE: British granddad who 'tried to drown daughter-in-law in pool' pleads to be freed
Hindustan Times
12-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Man drugged by 3 women collapses on beach, loses ₹18 lakh in ‘Good Night, Cinderella' scam
A British tourist was filmed collapsing face-first on a beach in Brazil after allegedly being drugged and robbed by three women in a so-called 'Good Night, Cinderella' scam. A British tourist was filmed collapsing on a beach in Brazil after allegedly being drugged. The incident occurred on Rio de Janeiro's popular Ipanema beach in the early hours of August 8, according to a report in Daily Star. CCTV footage shows the victim, a young university student, stumbling along the sand before falling unconscious, while three women — later identified as Amanda Couto Deloca, 23, Mayara Ketelyn Americo da Silva, 26, and Raiane Campos de Oliveira, 27 — were seen fleeing in a taxi. For some context The victim was on a holiday in Brazil with a British schoolfriend. The two Britons reportedly met the women at a samba dance before heading to a bar, where they were served caipirinha cocktails. One of the men said that the women gave him a caipirinha cocktail and he lost consciousness after drinking it. He woke up in hospital to discover that more than £16,000 (INR 18 lakh) had been taken from their bank accounts, along with their iPhones. What police says Police say the suspects are sex workers who target tourists. Campos de Oliveira has a prior conviction for the same crime. She and the others were recognised by the victims in social media videos filmed earlier that night. Investigators from the Special Tourism Support Unit have interviewed the taxi driver who transported the suspects, though he is not accused of wrongdoing. Authorities are warning visitors to be wary of strangers and never leave drinks unattended. What is the Good Night, Cinderella scam? The 'Good Night, Cinderella' scam — also as Boa Noite Cinderela — is a Brazilian term for crimes involving date-rape drugs secretly dissolved in a victim's drink. These sedatives, such as GHB, Rohypnol or scopolamine, act quickly to cause drowsiness, confusion, memory loss and loss of motor control, leaving the victim unable to protect themselves.
