Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Fake Cops Extort ₹10.30 Lakh from Businessman at Bandra Terminus
A businessman in Mumbai had ₹10.30 lakh stolen from him at the Bandra Terminus.
Two men, pretending to be police officers, took his money while he was preparing to travel.
They claimed they needed proof of where the money came from.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is under scrutiny as the crime happened under CCTV surveillance.
A case has been filed, and the police are searching for the suspects.
A social activist demands that the police release the photos of the suspects to the public.
This is the third such incident at a railway station.
A garment businessman was extorted of ₹10.30 lakh at the Bandra Terminus.
Two men posing as cops took the money while the businessman was en route to Gujarat.
The incident occurred on September 1st.
This is the third case of extortion at a railway station.
An activist has demanded the release of photos of the suspects and a review of CCTV footage.
- Who
- A 31-year-old garment businessman, Vikas Gupta, was extorted by two men impersonating cops.
- What
- ₹10.30 lakh was extorted from a businessman.
- When
- The incident took place on September 1.
- Where
- At the Bandra Terminus in Mumbai.
- Why
- The fake cops claimed to be investigating Gupta's money and took it, instructing him to return with proof of ownership.
Activist Concerns
Authorities Response
CCTV Surveillance
Activist Concerns
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) failed to prevent the crime despite CCTV coverage.
Authorities Response
Authorities are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects.
Public Awareness
Activist Concerns
Photos of the suspects should be released to help identify and report them.
Authorities Response
The police registered a case and are investigating.
- Victim
- Vikas Gupta, 31-year-old garment businessman
- Amount Extorted
- ₹10.30 lakh
- Location
- Bandra Terminus, Mumbai
- Date of Incident
- September 1
- Accused Description
- Two men, approximately 40 years old, medium build, brown-skinned
- Charges
- Sections 204 and 3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita