Shimon Hayut, internationally notorious as Simon Leviev or the “Tinder Swindler,” has been detained at Batumi Airport in Georgia. Authorities confirmed that the arrest was made under an international warrant issued by Interpol, though the specific charges and the requesting country remain undisclosed. Investigations revealed that he scammed victims out of nearly $10 million, funding his lavish lifestyle of private jets, luxury brands, and high-end parties. Officials confirmed the arrest was based on an Interpol red notice, but did not disclose which country initiated the international manhunt. The arrest has revived international attention on one of the most infamous romance scams of recent decades.