# 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.
- Title: Influencer accused of faking cancer in $37K romance scam…
- Summary: Brazilian influencer Felipe Heystee fled to Dominican Republic after scamming $37,000 from online boyfriend.
- Keywords: felipe heystee, brazil, dominican republic, interpol, romance scam, $37k, cancer fraud, Dexerto
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/tiktok/influencer-accused-of-faking-cancer-in-37k-romance-scam-becomes-international-fugitive-3428069
- Author: Michael Gwilliam
- Published: 2026-11-13T14:48:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: felipe heystee, brazil, dominican republic, interpol, romance scam, $37k, cancer fraud, gaming, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Felipe Heystee, a Brazilian influencer, fled Brazil for the Dominican Republic after allegedly scamming $37,000 from an online boyfriend through fake cancer claims.