Exclusive | ‘Tinder Swindler’ Simon Leviev settles lawsuit with Leviev diamond family, ending legal woes
Simon Leviev settles with the Leviev family, ending his legal disputes over fraud claims.Summary
Israeli con artist Shimon Hayut, who adopted the name Simon Leviev and posed as a member of a wealthy diamond‑trading family, has reached a settlement with the Leviev family that sued him in Israel over fraud allegations. According to court documents, Leviev will no longer present himself as a member of the Leviev family or its companies, while the family will drop the remainder of their lawsuit. The agreement resolves the dispute without a finding of guilt. Leviev has already served prison time in Finland and Israel for related fraud convictions, and the settlement marks the final legal challenge he faces. The case gained worldwide attention after the 2022 Netflix documentary "Tinder Swindler," which detailed how he used Tinder to lure women into large financial scams by claiming to be a wealthy heir. The Leviev family, led by CEO Chagit Leviev, had pursued legal action for years to stop his fraudulent activities. Leviev’s lawyer confirmed that extradition proceedings in Germany have been closed and no further criminal cases remain against him in Europe.
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