Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Court Allows Ukrainian Woman Dictionary in Torres Scam Case
A Ukrainian woman named Tazagul Xasatov was arrested in India for a money laundering case related to a big scam called the Torres investment fraud.
She asked the court for permission to use an English-to-Russian dictionary because she doesn't know English well.
The court said yes, even though the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed it.
The ED thought giving her a dictionary might help other accused people or cause problems in the investigation.
But the judge said it wouldn't cause any harm.
The company involved, Torres Jewellery, is accused of cheating customers and using their money in illegal ways.
A Ukrainian woman, Tazagul Xasatov, was arrested in a money laundering case linked to the Torres investment fraud.
She requested an English-to-Russian dictionary to understand the charges and for recreation.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed the request, citing potential risks to the investigation.
The court allowed the dictionary, stating it would cause no prejudice.
The scam involves Platinum Hern Pvt Ltd (Torres Jewellery), accused of cheating customers and illegal money routing.
- Who
- Tazagul Xasatov, a Ukrainian woman
- What
- Permission to use an English-to-Russian translation dictionary in jail
- When
- Early 2025 (scam came to light), January 20 (court decision)
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To understand charges and for recreation, as she claims not to know English
- Accused
- Tazagul Xasatov
- Crime
- Money laundering
- Company Involved
- Platinum Hern Pvt Ltd (Torres Jewellery)
- Allegations
- Cheating customers, routing money through hawala operators, converting to USDT cryptocurrency
- Court's Decision
- Allowed use of English-to-Russian dictionary