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Karnataka Job Scam Busted: Mansoor, daughter Shamshad Begum arrested for Rs 5.3 crore fraud; 40+ aspirants duped

Bengaluru police arrested a man and his daughter for allegedly orchestrating a government job scam worth over Rs 5.30 crore. According to authorities, the accused targeted more than 40 job aspirants from North Karnataka by falsely promising them positions in various central and state government departments, including Railways, Income Tax, Irrigation, Health, and Social Welfare.

State

Multiple States

First reported

June 2026

Agency involved

Central Crime Branch (CCB), Bengaluru Police

Arrests

Two individuals (a man and his daughter)

Status

Arrested and under ongoing investigation for money recovery

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

Investigators stated that the duo claimed to have strong connections with senior government officials and political leaders. To maintain the illusion of legitimacy, the suspects issued fake appointment letters and set up bogus training centres in cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata. In some instances, they reportedly paid four months of salary to certain candidates to maintain trust.

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) launched an investigation following a complaint filed by a victim on November 17, 2025. Following the probe, the father and daughter were arrested on June 4. Police authorities stated that legal action was initiated against them and efforts are ongoing to trace and recover the defrauded money.

Not yet reported: The reports do not detail specific legal sections or charges filed against the accused beyond general legal action.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The two accused individuals were arrested by the Central Crime Branch on June 4, and authorities are continuing their efforts to trace and recover the lost funds.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

More than 40 job aspirants originating from North Karnataka.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

November 17, 2025A victim filed a complaint leading the Central Crime Branch to initiate a probe.

June 4The father and daughter accused of orchestrating the scam were arrested.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The accused approached job seekers falsely claiming they had influential contacts among senior government officials and political leaders.
They promised employment opportunities in major central and state government departments.
The suspects collected large sums of money, totaling over Rs 5.30 crore, from the aspirants.
They issued fake appointment letters to the victims.
Bogus training centres were established in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata to carry out the scheme.
The suspects paid four months of salary to some candidates to make the scam appear authentic.

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Sources and further reading

Optional. The full story is above; these are the original reports it was prepared from.

rediff.comOriginal report OrganiserOpens via Google News Father-Daughter Duo Busted In Rs 5.3 Crore Government Job Scam - RediffRediff · 8 Jun 2026

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