Fare dodger who avoided almost £4,000 in tickets using contactless trick is caught

Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published August 10, 2026 3:11pm Updated August 10, 2026 3:11pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A persistent fare dodger was caught red-handed at a northeast London station after racking up almost £4,000 worth of unpaid trips. Freeloading passengers brazenly barging through the barriers is a common sight in the capital, and frustrating for commuters paying a large chunk of their income on travel. But prolific fare dodgers continue to be caught by rail companies and Transport for London using sophisticated tools to flag irregularities and suspicious activity. Channel 5’s Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law has featured some of the most outrageous ticket louts, including a