Mumbai Police are investigating a voice note extortion threat sent to actor Ranveer Singh via WhatsApp, reportedly using a VPN. Security has been enhanced for the actor. This follows similar threats to Aayush Sharma and recent gunshots outside Rohit Shetty’s residence, highlighting a concerning trend of intimidation tactics targeting Bollywood personalities.

Ranveer Singh had received an extortion threat through a voice note on the social media platform WhatsApp. Soon, the Mumbai Police beefed up his security. Now, the cops have shared information on the new development in the case. Let’s learn more about it.

VPN was used to send the threatening voice note to Ranveer Singh

As per the IANS report, a Mumbai police officer stated that the voice note was sent on the platform while using a VPN (Virtual Private Network). As per the report, the identity of the accused has been withheld. The cops started a search operation to track the sender and its location. In the voice note, the person demanded crores of rupees. The police are investigating the matter further.

Security cover for Ranveer Singh

After the threats, the Mumbai Police deployed six security personnel at Singh’s society, Beau Monde, in Worli, Mumbai.

Aayush Sharma receives a threatening email

After Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan’s brother-in-law and actor, Aayush Sharma received a threatening email. As per the report, it was sent through a Proton email. The person sending the email claimed that he belongs to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Now, the Mumbai Crime Branch official told the media about the use of Proton email in this case to issue a threat.The first incident of the year was gunshots being fired outside director Rohit Shetty’s house recently. The Mumbai Crime Branch’s investigation revealed that the vehicle, which the culprits were riding, was sourced from Pune. The owner had sold the bike to Aditya Gayki, who is one of the accused in the case.Meanwhile, the main culprit named Shubham Lonkar, who ordered the firing to spread terror in Mumbai, is currently absconding. He had transferred Rs 40,000 to the arrested accused to do the job.

More about Ranveer Singh

The actor is currently in the news for his tussle with the makers of ‘Don 3’, after he exited from the project. Along with that, he is waiting for the release of the highly anticipated film ‘Dhurandhar 2’. It is slated to hit theaters on March 19, 2026.