From Dexerto · Michael Gwilliam · · 50s
Influencer accused of faking cancer in $37K romance scam becomes international fugitive
Brazilian influencer Felipe Heystee fled to Dominican Republic after scamming $37,000 from online boyfriend.
In brief
Brazilian influencer Felipe Heystee fled to Dominican Republic after scamming $37,000 from online boyfriend. Felipe Heystee, a Brazilian influencer, fled Brazil for the Dominican Republic after allegedly scamming $37,000 from an online boyfriend through fake cancer claims. Originally reported by Dexerto.
Felipe Heystee accused of scam
Brazilian influencer Felipe Heystee allegedly faked cancer to scam $37,000 from online boyfriend.
“I just remembered I didn’t pay my health insurance this month”
Scam details
He spent two years pretending to be 19-year-old woman Luana, receiving $207,600 Brazilian reais ($37,000 USD).
Fugitive status
Heystee fled Brazil for Dominican Republic on March 4, 2026, after prosecutors requested arrest.
Interpol alert
Heystee added to Interpol’s Red Diffusion system on July 27, 2026, for wanted status.
The short version
Felipe Heystee, a Brazilian influencer, fled Brazil for the Dominican Republic after allegedly scamming $37,000 from an online boyfriend through fake cancer claims.
