Bangladeshi Transgender 'Guru Maa' Arrested in Mumbai for Trafficking 200 People and Document Fraud

Oct 17, 2025 12:15 pm CST

Mumbai police have arrested a Bangladeshi transgender individual known as 'Guru Maa' who had been living in India for 30 years using forged documents. The suspect allegedly trafficked 200 Bangladeshi nationals into India, established herself as a spiritual leader with 300 followers, illegally occupied over 200 MHADA properties, and forced individuals into prostitution. Authorities discovered the extensive trafficking network operated through the West Bengal border with victims paying substantial monthly rents after being provided fake documentation.