Foreign students in the local area who identify as gay or bisexual and have migrated from countries with anti-LGBTQ+ laws are being targeted on dating apps. These individuals are being assaulted and blackmailed by men who threaten to reveal their sexual orientation in their home countries. Similar incidents have been reported in other countries, including the US, Canada, and the UK.

In Australia, police have identified numerous such attacks and made several arrests. Local LGBTQ+ support services are likely to be aware of the issue and may be able to provide further assistance and information. Further details about these incidents and the support available to victims can be found through local LGBTQ+ organizations and advocacy groups.