A Mumbai developer got death threats and a ₹10 crore extortion demand via WhatsApp in Feb 2026, linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, police say.

A Thane-based real estate developer received death threats and a ₹10 crore extortion demand via WhatsApp calls from individuals claiming ties to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in February 2026 while attending a religious event in Madhya Pradesh. The victim, who received multiple calls from international numbers and an audio threat on February 20, reported the incident to Naupada police, who filed an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing, with authorities tracing communication lines and linking the case to a broader pattern of threats targeting Bollywood figures.