Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Bengaluru Faces Rising Traffic Scams
In Bengaluru, a man named Kiran Rajput was targeted by scammers near Richmond Circle.
A young man on an electric scooter claimed that Kiran's car hit his leg and demanded money for an injury.
Another man on a bike joined in, and they followed Kiran for about two kilometers, shouting and making religious remarks.
They demanded between ₹2,000 and ₹10,000.
Kiran refused to pay cash and asked for a UPI payment instead.
The scammers insisted on cash and even asked him to go to an ATM.
Kiran locked his car doors, dialed the police emergency number, and the scammers fled when they saw he had called the police.
A police officer arrived quickly and advised Kiran to install a dashcam and contact the police immediately if faced with a similar situation in the future.
Kiran also urged other motorists to be vigilant and not be afraid to call the police.
A Bengaluru investor, Kiran Rajput, was targeted by scammers near Richmond Circle.
The scammers claimed Rajput's car hit one of their legs and demanded money for the injury.
The incident involved two men, one on an electric scooter and another on a bike, who followed Rajput for about two kilometers.
Rajput refused to pay cash and asked for a UPI payment, leading the scammers to insist on cash and even suggest going to an ATM.
Rajput dialed the police emergency number, causing the scammers to flee, and a police officer arrived within 10 minutes.
- Who
- Kiran Rajput (victim) and two unidentified scammers
- What
- A traffic scam involving fake injury claims and extortion
- When
- January 5, 2026, between 7:45 PM and 8:15 PM
- Where
- Near Richmond Circle, Cubbon Park Gate, Bengaluru
- Why
- Scammers targeted motorists to extort money
Motorists
Scammers
Incident Handling
Motorists
Motorists like Kiran Rajput are advised to install dashcams and immediately contact the police if faced with similar situations.
Scammers
Scammers use intimidation tactics, such as fake injuries and aggressive demands for cash, to exploit motorists.
- Location
- Richmond Circle, Bengaluru
- Date
- January 5, 2026
- Time
- 7:45 PM to 8:15 PM
- Victim
- Kiran Rajput
- Action Taken
- Police contacted and officer arrived within 10 minutes
