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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
12-08-2025
- 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
12-08-2025
- 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.
The Irish Sun
12-08-2025
- The Irish Sun
Brit tourist reveals horror after being drugged & robbed by 3 women on Ipanema beach in ‘Goodnight Cinderella' scam
One of the suspects has been arrested 20 times before for similar offences 'TWO SIPS, THEN NOTHING' 'TWO SIPS, THEN NOTHING' Brit tourist reveals horror after being drugged & robbed by 3 women on Ipanema beach in 'Goodnight Cinderella' scam A BRIT tourist who was drugged and robbed by three women in a "Goodnight Cinderella" scam has told how he "took one, two sips and then nothing." Horrifying footage showed the holidaymaker collapsing unconscious on Rio de Janeiro's popular Ipanema beach after falling victim to the trick alongside his pal. 10 A Brit tourist who fell to the ground after reportedly being drugged by local women has broken his silence Credit: Newsflash 10 Two Brit men who fell victim to the scam have told local media about their experience Credit: Newsflash 10 Mayara Ketelyn Americo da Silva, 26, is alleged to have carried out the scam on the Brit Credit: Newsflash 10 Raiane Campos de Oliveira, 27, has been arrested 20 times for similar offences Credit: Newsflash Following his horror experience, the first-time visitor to Brazil, a 21-year-old engineering student, said: 'Maybe I'll come back one day but for now I think it's enough of this country.' The Brit said when recalling the terrifying ordeal: "I took two sips 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." He also explained that cops were still probing the ruse which has become increasingly common in Brazil among sex workers and escorts. Criminals posing as friendly locals often use Rohypnol, GHB - or any date rape drug - to drug tourists and rob them. Three suspects have been arrested and identified as Amanda Couto Deloca, 23, Mayara Ketelyn Americo da Silva, 26, and Raiane Campos de Oliveira, 27. The victim spoke to local media alongside a second British student who was also targeted. The other Brit revealed that just before losing consciousness he threw his phone into the sand when he sussed something was wrong to avoid the "Goodnight Cinderella" scam. He told Brazilian outlet G1: 'I must have realised what was going on and threw my phone.' The other victim who was filmed as he collapsed in the sand, said they had spent "a beautiful 10 days" in the country before the ordeal. The alleged crime occurred during the Brit pair's midweek night out last week when they were approached by the female thieves at a bar in the Rio neighbourhood of Lapa. Inside romance scam target lonely singles on dating apps but what they don't know is if we die They had been in Brazil for 10 days when they were targeted and had reportedly travelled to the South American country to celebrate the graduation of one of the university students. The Brit victims were young university students and met three women at a Samba dance. After heading to a local bar to carry on the evening, one of the victim's said he was handed a Caipirinha cocktail before losing all consciousness. When he woke up in hospital, he said £16,000 had been stolen from his account. 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 Brit pair also thanked a local teenage delivery man called an ambulance and helped police catch the alleged culprits. The victim said: "I would like to thank him, whoever he is. "He filmed, called an ambulance, and helped the police track down the suspects. Thank you to him, whoever he is." 10 Amanda Couto Deloca, 23, is suspected of doping the Brit Credit: Newsflash 10 They had been holidaying in Brazil at the time Credit: Newsflash 10 The tourist told how he took a few sips, 'and then nothing' Credit: Newsflash The Good Samaritan also filmed the shocking footage of the 21-year-old Brit collapsing unconscious on the sand. He told local media: 'He was unresponsive. He was drooling. 'His eye was open. His face was in the sand. "I called the emergency services and they confirmed police and an ambulance were on their way.' The video he filmed also showed the three suspects who were later arrested fleeing the scene. According to investigators, the women are sex workers who target tourists in the city. Campos de Oliveira, was even previously jailed for six months for the same type of offence - and she been arrested 20 times before. Officers also identified the taxi driver who drove the women away after committing the offence, though he is not believed to have been involved. 10 The three suspects were filmed running and getting into a taxi Credit: Newsflash 10 They said they had spent 'a beautiful 10 days' in Brazil Credit: Newsflash The Special Tourism Support Unit have launched an investigation into the case and have urged visitors to be extra careful when socialising with strangers. Police chief Patricia Alemany said the toxicology tests to find out exactly what drug had been used to spike the British men's drinks were still being done. Cops also requested CCTV images from the area to try to identify possible accomplices. This comes as the scam has become worryingly widespread in the area with handfuls of tourists suffering its consequences. Criminal law professor Ronny Nunes, outlined the difficulties of convicting "Goodnight Cinderella" thieves. She said: 'Generally the victims of this type of crime are foreign tourists. 'This person files a report at the police station, and the investigation begins. "When it is necessary to consult this person, to ask them to identify someone, or even when proceedings have already been initiated, to ask them to go to court, before the judge and prosecutor, to confirm their statement, they are sometimes not found. "When the statement, that first one at the police station, is not ratified in court, conviction becomes very difficult, and acquittal is imposed.' Earlier this month, an escort was arrested for luring flirtatious tourists before drugging and robbing them of £13,000. Francini Demétrio Sitas, 23, was suspected of drugging, robbing and beating a Frenchman in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 10 The two Brit tourists had been on holiday for 10 days Credit: Newsflash
Scottish Sun
12-08-2025
- Scottish Sun
Brit tourist reveals horror after being drugged & robbed by 3 women on Ipanema beach in ‘Goodnight Cinderella' scam
One of the suspects has been arrested 20 times before for similar offences 'TWO SIPS, THEN NOTHING' 'TWO SIPS, THEN NOTHING' Brit tourist reveals horror after being drugged & robbed by 3 women on Ipanema beach in 'Goodnight Cinderella' scam Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRIT tourist who was drugged and robbed by three women in a "Goodnight Cinderella" scam has told how he "took one, two sips and then nothing." Horrifying footage showed the holidaymaker collapsing unconscious on Rio de Janeiro's popular Ipanema beach after falling victim to the trick alongside his pal. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 10 A Brit tourist who fell to the ground after reportedly being drugged by local women has broken his silence Credit: Newsflash 10 Two Brit men who fell victim to the scam have told local media about their experience Credit: Newsflash 10 Mayara Ketelyn Americo da Silva, 26, is alleged to have carried out the scam on the Brit Credit: Newsflash 10 Raiane Campos de Oliveira, 27, has been arrested 20 times for similar offences Credit: Newsflash Following his horror experience, the first-time visitor to Brazil, a 21-year-old engineering student, said: 'Maybe I'll come back one day but for now I think it's enough of this country.' The Brit said when recalling the terrifying ordeal: "I took two sips 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." He also explained that cops were still probing the ruse which has become increasingly common in Brazil among sex workers and escorts. Criminals posing as friendly locals often use Rohypnol, GHB - or any date rape drug - to drug tourists and rob them. Three suspects have been arrested and identified as Amanda Couto Deloca, 23, Mayara Ketelyn Americo da Silva, 26, and Raiane Campos de Oliveira, 27. The victim spoke to local media alongside a second British student who was also targeted. The other Brit revealed that just before losing consciousness he threw his phone into the sand when he sussed something was wrong to avoid the "Goodnight Cinderella" scam. He told Brazilian outlet G1: 'I must have realised what was going on and threw my phone.' The other victim who was filmed as he collapsed in the sand, said they had spent "a beautiful 10 days" in the country before the ordeal. The alleged crime occurred during the Brit pair's midweek night out last week when they were approached by the female thieves at a bar in the Rio neighbourhood of Lapa. Inside romance scam target lonely singles on dating apps but what they don't know is if we die They had been in Brazil for 10 days when they were targeted and had reportedly travelled to the South American country to celebrate the graduation of one of the university students. The Brit victims were young university students and met three women at a Samba dance. After heading to a local bar to carry on the evening, one of the victim's said he was handed a Caipirinha cocktail before losing all consciousness. When he woke up in hospital, he said £16,000 had been stolen from his account. 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 Brit pair also thanked a local teenage delivery man called an ambulance and helped police catch the alleged culprits. The victim said: "I would like to thank him, whoever he is. "He filmed, called an ambulance, and helped the police track down the suspects. Thank you to him, whoever he is." 10 Amanda Couto Deloca, 23, is suspected of doping the Brit Credit: Newsflash 10 They had been holidaying in Brazil at the time Credit: Newsflash 10 The tourist told how he took a few sips, 'and then nothing' Credit: Newsflash The Good Samaritan also filmed the shocking footage of the 21-year-old Brit collapsing unconscious on the sand. He told local media: 'He was unresponsive. He was drooling. 'His eye was open. His face was in the sand. "I called the emergency services and they confirmed police and an ambulance were on their way.' The video he filmed also showed the three suspects who were later arrested fleeing the scene. According to investigators, the women are sex workers who target tourists in the city. Campos de Oliveira, was even previously jailed for six months for the same type of offence - and she been arrested 20 times before. Officers also identified the taxi driver who drove the women away after committing the offence, though he is not believed to have been involved. 10 The three suspects were filmed running and getting into a taxi Credit: Newsflash 10 They said they had spent 'a beautiful 10 days' in Brazil Credit: Newsflash The Special Tourism Support Unit have launched an investigation into the case and have urged visitors to be extra careful when socialising with strangers. Police chief Patricia Alemany said the toxicology tests to find out exactly what drug had been used to spike the British men's drinks were still being done. Cops also requested CCTV images from the area to try to identify possible accomplices. This comes as the scam has become worryingly widespread in the area with handfuls of tourists suffering its consequences. Criminal law professor Ronny Nunes, outlined the difficulties of convicting "Goodnight Cinderella" thieves. She said: 'Generally the victims of this type of crime are foreign tourists. 'This person files a report at the police station, and the investigation begins. "When it is necessary to consult this person, to ask them to identify someone, or even when proceedings have already been initiated, to ask them to go to court, before the judge and prosecutor, to confirm their statement, they are sometimes not found. "When the statement, that first one at the police station, is not ratified in court, conviction becomes very difficult, and acquittal is imposed.' Earlier this month, an escort was arrested for luring flirtatious tourists before drugging and robbing them of £13,000. Francini Demétrio Sitas, 23, was suspected of drugging, robbing and beating a Frenchman in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 10 The two Brit tourists had been on holiday for 10 days Credit: Newsflash
