In a shocking incident that has surfaced in Bellary district, a woman claiming to be the Working President of the JDS Minority State Unit has been arrested for marrying eight men and defrauding them out of crores of rupees. The woman, identified as Tabusum Taj (40), originally hails from Udupi and has been involved in an elaborate scam, defrauding people across multiple districts in Karnataka.
Tabusum Taj has been accused of marrying eight different men by fabricating stories and making false promises. The extent of her deception is staggering—she managed to defraud her victims of a total of ₹38 crores under the pretence of providing loans, securing government jobs, and arranging scholarships for students. Her victims, trusting her claims, fell prey to her schemes, unaware of the lies she was spinning.
A series of cases have been registered against Tabusum Taj in various locations including Tumkur, Bhadravati, Shimoga, Mangalore, Udupi, Manipal, Kapu, Hadagali in Vizianagaram District, and the areas of Hospet town and Rural police stations. These cases range from cheque bounces to outright fraud, with victims from different parts of the state stepping forward to report their crimes.
Operating under the guise of a social worker and political figure, Tabusum established several offices across the state. One of her primary operations was registered under the “Citizen Labor Well Fair and Anti-Corruption Committee” with an address listed as Image Muskan Building, Resident Hotel Service, Bus Stand, Udupi. Additionally, she ran another fraudulent venture under the name “Heena Enterprises.” By presenting herself as the Working President of the JDS Minority State Unit, she gained the trust of her victims, who believed her to be a legitimate figure with the power to grant loans and other financial benefits.
The modus operandi of Tabusum was both audacious and cunning. She would promise loans to individuals needing financial assistance, including the government-backed Mudra loan. To secure a loan of Rs 1 crore, she would demand an upfront payment of Rs 15 lakhs from her victims under the pretence of processing fees or deposits. She also lured individuals with promises of government jobs and minority scholarships, convincing them to part with their money to secure a brighter future.
One of the most alarming aspects of her scam was her ability to convince her victims that she had connections with high-ranking politicians and access to black money that needed to be “whitened.” She capitalized on the desperation and trust of her victims, manipulating them into handing over large sums of money.
Tabusum Taj’s arrest has exposed the dark underbelly of frauds that prey on the vulnerable. The extent of her deceit and the number of lives she has ruined have sent shockwaves through the community. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are working to trace the full scope of her operations and recover the stolen funds. Victims are urged to come forward and report their experiences to aid in the investigation.
The case has also raised concerns about the ease with which individuals can assume false identities and positions of power to carry out such scams. The authorities are now focusing on ensuring that justice is served and that such fraudulent activities are curbed in the future.
