Team India’s rising star Rinku Singh has reportedly received multiple threats from the underworld, with the Dawood Ibrahim gang allegedly demanding a ransom of ₹5 crore. According to the Mumbai Crime Branch, Rinku’s promotional team received three threatening messages between February and April this year. The messages, sent by members of D-Company, warned him to pay the ransom or face dire consequences.

Police Investigation and Arrests
The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two individuals linked to the case — Mohammed Dilshad and Mohammed Naveed. Both accused were apprehended in the West Indies and extradited to India on August 1. During interrogation, one of them reportedly confessed to making the threatening calls to Rinku Singh.

The same two accused were also involved in a separate case of extortion following the murder of former MLA Baba Siddiqui. They had allegedly demanded ₹10 crore from his son, Zeeshan Siddiqui. Between April 19 and 21, Zeeshan reportedly received multiple threatening emails from the same group.

Threats to Rinku Singh’s Team
Rinku Singh’s promotional team received three ransom messages from the Dawood gang between February and April, demanding ₹5 crore. The threats surfaced shortly after Rinku’s return from the Asia Cup, where he played a crucial role in helping India secure victory in the final by scoring the winning run.

West Indies Connection
The involvement of the two accused arrested in the West Indies has added an international dimension to the case. The Mumbai Police are now probing the overseas links of the D-Company operatives and how the extortion threats were coordinated from abroad.

Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are investigating whether more individuals are involved in this extortion racket targeting high-profile figures. Meanwhile, security around Rinku Singh has been tightened. The incident has raised concerns about the growing reach of organized crime networks targeting celebrities and sportspersons.