Mumbai – Indian cricketer Rinku Singh has reportedly become the target of a shocking extortion attempt linked to an individual posing as a member of the infamous underworld group, D-Company.
According to Mumbai Crime Branch officials, a man named Mohammad Dilshad Naushad sent a threatening email to Rinku Singh’s event manager, demanding ₹10 crore in extortion. The accused claimed to be affiliated with D-Company and warned of dire consequences if the demand wasn’t met.
Further investigation revealed that the same individual had earlier threatened NCP MLA Zeeshan Siddiqui in a similar fashion. In an April 2025 email, Dilshad warned Zeeshan that he could face the same fate as his late father, Baba Siddiqui, if he didn’t pay the ransom.
Police tracked the email's IP address to Trinidad and Tobago. Acting swiftly, Mumbai Police, with help from Interpol, successfully extradited Dilshad back to India. He was arrested immediately upon arrival at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Cyber Cell and Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) teams used technical surveillance to confirm his identity. Authorities state that Dilshad is a skilled cybercriminal who operated independently to exploit high-profile figures for financial gain.
Although he falsely claimed underworld connections, police have found no evidence linking him to any organized gang. In Rinku Singh’s case, he never contacted the cricketer directly but attempted extortion through his manager.
The case is still under investigation to determine if any broader network was involved.
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