In a disturbing incident from a suburban area in Mumbai, a man impersonating a police officer attempted to extort Rs 50,000 from a woman over an e-cigarette (vape). The man, dressed in plain clothes, allegedly detained the woman and demanded the sum while they were en route in an auto-rickshaw. The woman, suspecting foul play, quickly began recording the encounter, forcing the imposter to flee.Mumbai fake cop: The shocking episode unfolded near Mumbais Powai area when the woman was approached by a man claiming to be a police officer. The imposter accused her of using an e-cigarette and forcefully detained her, threatening to take her to the Powai police station if she did not comply with his demand for Rs 50,000. The woman, sensing something was amiss, began filming the man as he made his threats.Encounter with a Suspicious Cop Over a Vape in Mumbai. Asked 50k to let go.@MumbaiPolice please look into this incident.#fraud#femalesecurity pic.twitter.com/gitNVPCngU— मराठा 🚩 (@Mard_Maratha_0) October 15, 2024Video shows the imposter fleeingIn the recorded video, the woman can be heard describing the situation, stating, Im currently on MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) Road, and this man followed me into my auto-rickshaw. She also highlighted that the man was trying to take her to the Powai Chowki (police station) without a female officer present, which is a violation of standard police procedures.The video captures the moment the fake cop realizes he has been caught and quickly exits the auto-rickshaw to escape. The footage was later shared on social media by a user with the handle @Mard_Maratha_0, drawing widespread attention.Social media reactionsThe post explaining the incident highlighted how the man accused the woman of vaping and threatened legal action unless she paid him. Ironically, he himself began vaping while seated in the auto-rickshaw with her. The womans quick thinking in recording the incident forced the man to abandon his scam and flee the scene. The video soon went viral, sparking outrage and discussions about safety and fraud in the city.