Threat emails to Ayushmann Khurrana, Tusshar Kapoor: Mumbai Crime branch arrests techie from Bengaluru
The accused had allegedly been threatening several film personalities in Mumbai through different means over the past few days
Mumbai authorities have apprehended a 30-year-old IT professional from Bengaluru, Vaibhav Mishra, on charges of making threatening calls and sending emails to various individuals in the city, including Bollywood stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Tusshar Kapoor. The arrest came to light on November 4, according to a report by The Hindu. Vaibhav's location was determined through the tracking of the IP address linked to the threatening communications. He is set to appear in court on November 5.
According to police, Mr. Mishra had reportedly been targeting several Bollywood personalities in Mumbai through various methods over the past few days, with Ayushmann Khurrana and Tusshar Kapoor among those who received threatening emails. The investigation indicates that celebrities, such as Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar, have also been victims of similar attacks in the past.
The police are currently exploring the possibility of AI being utilized to produce voice samples that mimic those of an alleged gang member. However, they have not released any forensic reports confirming this theory. Mumbai Police have emphasized that Vaibhav Mishra has no affiliation with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The Crime Branch is diligently investigating the motives behind the threats, the details of any extortion demands, and whether additional individuals were targeted. Further probes are ongoing in this matter.
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