Rs 10 Crore extortion threat to Ranveer Singh; Bishnoi Gang link, US number under scanner
Mumbai Police have launched a probe after Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh received an alleged Rs 10 crore extortion threat. Investigators say the threat came through a WhatsApp voice note sent from a US-based number. The Crime Branch has taken charge of the case.
First, officials confirmed that someone sent the voice message to Ranveer Singh’s manager. Then, the sender allegedly demanded Rs 10 crore in exchange for safety. Police suspect the involvement of the Bishnoi gang. Specifically, investigators have focused on a gang associate known as Harry Boxer.
According to preliminary findings, the voice in the audio note resembles that of Harry Boxer. However, officers continue to gather technical and forensic evidence. At the same time, the Crime Branch has contacted US authorities through official channels to trace the number used to send the message.
The threat surfaced shortly after a firing incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence. Investigators now examine whether the two incidents share any connection. Soon after the audio reached the manager’s phone, police tightened security around Ranveer Singh.
Crime Branch officers have recorded the manager’s statement. They have also begun a preliminary enquiry. As of now, police have not registered a formal FIR. Nevertheless, teams continue to verify digital records and communication trails.
The alleged audio clip contains direct threats. In the recording, the speaker identifies himself as Harry from the Bishnoi gang. He mentions both Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty. He warns the actor of severe consequences. He also claims to possess detailed information about the actor’s staff, including their home addresses and daily routines.
Furthermore, the speaker threatens to target employees instead of approaching the actor directly. He claims that such action would force compliance. The message extends beyond one individual. It also warns members of the Hindi film industry against ignoring calls from the gang.
Police have not yet authenticated the clip publicly. However, investigators treat the threat seriously because of past incidents linked to the same name. Harry Boxer’s name surfaced earlier in connection with the firing outside Rohit Shetty’s residence.
Last year, a similar pattern emerged abroad. After gunfire erupted at a café in Canada owned by comedian Kapil Sharma, an individual claiming to be Harry Boxer released a message. In that recording, he claimed responsibility and issued warnings to Bollywood figures. He also cautioned people who worked with actor Salman Khan.
Given this background, Mumbai Police have increased vigilance. Officers have stepped up patrols near key film industry locations. They have also coordinated with intelligence units to track possible gang movements.
So far, neither Ranveer Singh nor Rohit Shetty has issued a public statement. Industry sources say both continue their professional commitments under enhanced security cover.
Meanwhile, investigators aim to establish the origin of the US number. They plan to analyse IP logs, messaging metadata and call records. Through cooperation with American agencies, they hope to identify the sender’s location and network links.
This case highlights growing concerns over cross-border digital threats targeting public figures. Police officials stress that they will pursue every lead. They also assure that law enforcement will act firmly against criminal intimidation.
For now, authorities continue their probe while maintaining tight security around those named in the threat.
