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Dahisar Police Arrest Five for Fare Meter Tampering in Taxis, Autos

Dahisar Police arrested five individuals accused of tampering with fare meters on taxis and autorickshaws by installing LED circuit devices to overcharge passengers. Vehicles were seized during the operation in Mumbai. The scam targeted unsuspecting commuters across the city. Police are investigating further links to similar frauds.

Shweta Talpade

Shweta Talpade

Sep 4, 2026

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Dahisar Police Arrest Five for Fare Meter Tampering in Taxis, Autos
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Key Takeaways

  • •Dahisar Police arrest five for rigging fare meters
  • •LED circuit devices used to overcharge passengers
  • •Seized taxis and autos reveal sophisticated fraud

Dahisar Police arrested five individuals accused of tampering with fare meters on taxis and autorickshaws by installing LED circuit devices to overcharge passengers. Vehicles were seized during the operation in Mumbai. The scam targeted unsuspecting commuters across the city. Police are investigating further links to similar frauds.

Source: MBN News Desk
#Dahisar Police#Mumbai Crime#Taxi Fare Tampering#Autorickshaw Scam#Mumbai Transport#LED Circuit Fraud#RTO Mumbai#Commuter Safety

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