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flag Mumbai police arrested a taxi driver for allegedly overcharging an American tourist $200 for a 400-meter ride, sparking outrage and leading to a manhunt for a second suspect.

flag Mumbai police arrested 50-year-old taxi driver Deshraj Yadav on January 27, 2026, for allegedly charging American tourist Argentina Ariano ₹18,000 ($200) for a 400-meter ride from the airport to a nearby hotel. flag The incident, which occurred on January 12, involved a 20-minute detour through Andheri East. flag Ariano shared the taxi’s registration number and a video on social media on January 26, sparking public outrage and prompting police to file a suo motu FIR within hours. flag Yadav was remanded to judicial custody under cheating charges, and his vehicle was seized. flag A second suspect, Taufiq Shaikh, remains at large. flag The case follows similar tourist overcharging incidents in late 2024 and highlights ongoing concerns about fare fraud near Mumbai’s airport.

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