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Melbourne Express, Friday, April 27, 2018

Man blackmailed after using dating app

A man has allegedly blackmailed over his use of a popular dating app.

It is believed the 29-year-old male victim was messaging various people with the app when another man threatened to disclose the victim’s activities to another person unless he received a large sum of money.

The victim arranged to meet the man on Friday, March 2 at Southern Cross railway station about 4pm and paid the man.

Police have released images and CCTV of a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries.

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