# Comedian Abhijit Ganguly warns of Mumbai roadside scam after stranger tries to trap him 2026-08-11T01:19:36+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Comedian Abhijit Ganguly has claimed a stranger tried to trap him in a roadside scam in Mumbai and shared a video warning motorists. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ganguly said he was near Mahim junction when a man on a scooter asked him for directions to a hotel. When Ganguly took out his phone to show the location on Google Maps, the man allegedly tried to snatch it and then pretended that Ganguly had pushed him off the vehicle. Ganguly said the accused then started shouting for help, trying to draw a crowd and make it look like Ganguly had caused an accident. The comedian managed to escape and later posted the video of the man. The police are yet to comment on the incident. Ganguly's post has gone viral, with many users sharing similar experiences of being targeted in the area. ## Coverage - bollywoodlife.com Tags: Abhijit Ganguly, comedian warning, Mumbai scam, phone snatching, roadside scam, viral video Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/comedian-abhijit-ganguly-warns-of-mumbai-roadside-scam-after-stranger-tries-to-trap-him/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/comedian-abhijit-ganguly-warns-of-mumbai-roadside-scam-after-stranger-tries-to-trap-him/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.