such Frauds are experienced and trained in such acts, and if passengers do not protest, even dupe the passengers themselves
One my relatives had had spoiled childhood, and he squandered away his late father's money like every spoiled child does. then his mother sent him to Mumbai to learn some earning way and was in business of his relatives as office assistant... for some times he worked hard, and after some years he started making money , after learning dark secrets' of business, from same business he was fed upon. His 'misdeeds' came to light and was given 'golden handshake'
Then...
more...

he was jobless for few months, but he found 'good company' to suit his deeds. He became overnight a 'developer and builder' where he got huge money... The success made his critics silent. And he started visiting 'home town' relatives in native land. Seeing his aristocratic life, his aunt and uncle too very impressed , and asked him to take one of his cousins with him. this cousin too was suspended police constable, idling at home for nothing. Out of pity, generosity and miscalculation our prince took cousin with him to help him build his career in mumbai. But luck had it or say 'bad luck' , this cousin played too smart, and started competing business after learning tricks ...
The fall and failures returned to prince.
and he was penniless again.
But he had his criminal mind alive.
he will travel in train in white dress. and occupy unreserved coach.
few stations gone, after train departs, he will 'wake up to start his business' of checking tickets, and show ID proof too passengers...
Now comes the kick...
The passengers will show him tickets, genuine ones, but what about 'khudabaksh' ticket less travelers ?
He will collect from them hefty charge and that too without any receipt ...
once his son was accompanying him.
and when 'father' started to do his business of TTE, son was shaken and shuddering virtually from inside, what he saw of his father...
This is as told by his son to me recently.
The prince has many 'affairs' and has 'officially known' four wives. and each wife bore him one issue... and left him
What a life ...