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Mumbai Woman Outsmarts Fake Cop Attempting ₹50,000 Extortion Over Vape

A college student in Mumbai recorded a man impersonating a police officer who tried to extort money, leading to his quick escape.

  • The incident occurred on MIDC Road in Andheri, Mumbai, where the man jumped into the woman's auto-rickshaw.
  • The imposter, dressed in plain clothes, threatened the woman with arrest for using a vape, demanding ₹50,000.
  • The woman began recording the encounter, causing the man to cover his face and eventually flee the scene.
  • The video of the incident went viral on social media, sparking calls for action from the Mumbai police.
  • Despite public outcry, the Mumbai police have yet to respond formally to the incident or confirm the man's identity.
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