Phantom in Bengaluru: The Capture of Nasreen Taj

The CBI has apprehended Nasreen Taj, a proclaimed offender in a bank fraud case, who evaded capture in Bengaluru for nearly six years by assuming a new identity. Uncovered through technological and field investigations, she faces trial for conspiring to defraud Syndicate Bank of Rs 12.63 crore.

In a remarkable development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully apprehended Nasreen Taj, a known offender in an extensive bank fraud case, who had disappeared within the labyrinthine streets of Bengaluru, living incognito for nearly six years.

The CBI's capture of Nasreen Taj, who was residing under the alias Salma, marks a dramatic end to a lengthy pursuit. Nasreen had severed ties with her spouse, family, and social circle, frequently changing her location to dodge detection.

Despite limited interactions with locals, Nasreen's evasion came to an end through strategic implementation of advanced digital tracking tools and persistent field investigations. Her arrest brings her back to face charges in a fraud case involving Rs 12.63 crore, alongside her husband and other accomplices.

(With inputs from agencies.)