Woman alleges bikers demand money after 'fake accident' claims in BKC

20 March,2026 08:34 AM IST |  Mumbai  |  Madhulika Ram Kavattur

BKC police are investigating a woman’s claim that bikers allegedly demanded money via QR code for fake vehicle damage, though no other complaints have surfaced

The road in BKC leading to the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, where the woman alleged the scam takes place. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE


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The BKC police have encountered a new kind of racket wherein riders allege vehicular damage and demand money. The location of this alleged racket is the BKC main road, which leads to the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in BKC.

The alleged scam

>> A lady, in a post on X, alleged that two-wheeler riders stop other vehicles claiming that their bike had been hit by the latter
>> After that, the riders demand money for damages via a QR code without involving any authorities


The woman's post on X

Official Speak

Sanchita Tanpure, Police Sub-inspector
We contacted the lady who posted on X, but so far, we haven't received a proper explanation of what happened with her. We have asked her to visit the police station so that we can ensure no such incidents happen with anyone else. So far, no other such complaints have been made. We will look into it if we receive any.

Maneesh Kalwaniya, DCP, Zone 8
There was an incident wherein a biker fell due to a car making a sudden turn. The injured biker was sent to Bhabha Hospital, and a medico-legal case was received at the police station for that. But no such gangs are suspected by us.

Observer Speak

Employee of a nearby restaurant,
We are here from 10 am to 2 am and haven't seen any such thing. If anything like this has happened it must have been in a corner with less lighting. Even our regular customers have not mentioned anything of this sort.

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