Mumbai’s film industry is gripped by a wave of threats that show no signs of stopping. On February 10, Bollywood star Ranveer Singh received a chilling voice note via WhatsApp demanding crores in ransom and warning of dire consequences if unmet. In a startling revelation, investigators have uncovered that the perpetrator employed a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to mask their identity.
Mumbai Police officials confirmed that this tactic mirrors the recent email threat sent to Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, Aayush Sharma, where Proton Mail was used for anonymity. Both incidents are allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, raising alarms across the entertainment capital.
Ranveer wasted no time, promptly alerting the authorities upon receiving the message. In response, police swiftly enhanced security measures at his residence, deploying additional personnel to safeguard the actor. This comes amid heightened tensions following the recent firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s home, where suspects have already been apprehended.
Ranveer has collaborated extensively with Rohit Shetty, starring in high-profile projects like ‘Singham Again.’ Their professional bond underscores the potential motives behind these extortion attempts. Detectives are now delving deep into the voice note’s source, the originating number, and other digital footprints to unmask the culprits.
The string of threats—one firing and two high-profile intimidations—has instilled widespread fear in Bollywood. As investigations intensify, the industry braces for more revelations in this disturbing pattern of gangster-linked extortion.