Teen lands in Mumbai from US, forced to pay Rs 3,500 for auto ride

A 19-year-old student arriving from the US was scammed by an auto-rickshaw driver in Mumbai. The driver demanded Rs 3,500 for a Rs 106 fare, threatening the student into paying. Police arrested the driver after the student reported the incident from his hometown, Sangli. Such scams are reportedly common, targeting newcomers unfamiliar with the city.