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A fare-dodging student pleaded with ticket inspectors after being caught red-handed in London.

Almost £200 million was lost to fare evasion in the capital last year.

The sneaky practice is also causing a rift among Londoners as many spend a chunk of their wages on travel, while others avoid paying for tickets or push through barriers even in front of staff.

Another fare evader was caught in action at Clapham Junction. The sting operation targeting freeriding passengers was captured on the upcoming episode of the Channel 5 series Fare Dodgers: At War With The Law.

Enforcement officers came across a young man at the south London station, where more than 4,000 notices f

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