Tusshar Kapoor Gets ₹5 Crore Extortion Threat in Lawrence Bishnoi Gang’s Name; Caller Suspected of Hoax
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Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor has allegedly received an extortion call demanding ₹5 crore from someone claiming to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. However, a preliminary investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch has raised doubts about the caller's identity, with investigators suspecting that the threat could have been a hoax.
According to police sources, the caller identified himself as Harry Boxer, an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and demanded ₹5 crore from the actor. Kapoor immediately alerted the Mumbai Police, following which the matter was handed over to the Anti-Extortion Cell and the Crime Branch for investigation.
The incident comes weeks after Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was targeted in a shooting incident in Mumbai, allegedly claimed by individuals linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Voice Analysis Raises Doubts About Caller’s Identity
During the investigation, the Crime Branch's technical team examined the audio recording of the extortion call and compared it with official voice samples of Harry Boxer available in its database.
Senior police sources said the voices did not match. Investigators also compared the recording with other available audio samples of the alleged gang member, but the preliminary analysis again found no similarity.
The findings have raised suspicions that the caller may have impersonated Harry Boxer and used the Lawrence Bishnoi gang's name to intimidate the actor and demand money.
Crime Branch Tracing Caller
The Mumbai Crime Branch is now working to identify the person who made the call and trace the origin of the threatening communication.
Investigators are examining whether the caller deliberately invoked the Lawrence Bishnoi gang's name to create fear and pressure Kapoor into paying the demanded amount.
No FIR Registered So Far
According to police sources, Kapoor lodged a complaint around a week ago. However, no FIR has been registered in the case so far.
The investigation is ongoing, with the Crime Branch attempting to establish the caller's identity and determine whether the extortion threat was genuine or an attempt to impersonate a gang member.
