YouTuber jumps Metro gate, BMRCL says will file criminal case

A YouTuber and social media star, Fidias Panayiotou, is facing scrutiny from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation for traveling without a ticket and boasting about it on social media. In a video titled “How to sneak into the Indian Metro,” Fidias can be seen jumping over the turnstile without tapping a smartcard or token. This act is considered a crime in other countries. The video has sparked mixed reactions, with some criticizing Fidias and others suggesting the whole thing was staged for views.