Archive · 30 May 2025
Kolkata Taxi Scam: Vlogger Scammed, Duo Arrested
An American vlogger named Dustin was scammed and threatened by a taxi driver and a tout in Kolkata.
The duo was arrested by the Bidhannagar police after Dustin shared his experience in a YouTube video.
Dustin was taken to the wrong hotel and overcharged for the ride.
The tout threatened Dustin.
The police booked the driver and tout under sections dealing with extortion and criminal conspiracy.
The police also created and circulated a video of the arrest with a helpline number.
The taxi ride cost Rs 800 and took over 100 minutes.
The police are taking action against such taxi drivers to protect passengers and the city.
An American vlogger was scammed and threatened by a taxi driver and tout in Kolkata.
The vlogger shared the experience on his YouTube channel.
The police arrested the duo after seeing the video.
They were booked under sections for extortion and criminal conspiracy.
The police released a video of the arrest and a passenger safety helpline.
- Who
- Dustin (vlogger), Alamgir Molla (driver), and Manoj Kumar Roy (tout).
- What
- A taxi driver and tout scammed and threatened a vlogger.
- When
- Last week.
- Where
- Kolkata, India, including the airport and Park Street.
- Why
- To scam and threaten an American vlogger.
Victim's Experience
Police Response
Impact
Victim's Experience
Dustin was scammed, threatened, and experienced a negative incident during his visit.
Police Response
The police responded to protect citizens and the city's reputation, resulting in arrests.
- Victim
- Dustin (American vlogger)
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Offense
- Scam and Threat
- Suspects
- Alamgir Molla (driver) and Manoj Kumar Roy (tout)
- Charges
- Extortion and Criminal Conspiracy
- Ride Cost
- Rs 800
- Ride Duration
- Over 100 minutes
