In a digital game of cat-and-mouse, a WhatsApp voice threat to Ranveer Singh has exposed cunning tactics by an extortionist. Demanding millions on February 10 with threats of harm, the message was routed through a VPN to evade detection, Mumbai Police announced.
Similar anonymity plagued the email to Aayush Sharma, with Lawrence Bishnoi gang connections surfacing in both. This surge in high-stakes shakedowns is paralyzing Tinseltown.
Ranveer alerted cops instantly, leading to fortified defenses at his residence amid the fallout from Rohit Shetty’s recent home shooting—where perpetrators were nabbed. Shetty’s films, like ‘Singham Again,’ feature Ranveer prominently, possibly linking the attacks.
Forensic teams scour the voice note for clues: concealed IPs, telephony data, and linguistic markers. Pure greed drives these gangs, say sources. Bollywood’s panic peaks with three assaults in weeks, blending gunfire and ghostly messages.
Law enforcers pledge exhaustive pursuits, leveraging tech and tips. This episode spotlights vulnerabilities in celebrity cyber-safety, spurring calls for advanced protections and swift justice against the underworld’s online arms.