Mumbai, October 9, 2025 — Mumbai Police’s Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) has made a major breakthrough in a case involving alleged extortion attempts against Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Zeeshan Siddique, son of former Congress MLA Baba Siddique. Investigations revealed that the accused sent threatening messages invoking the name of the notorious underworld syndicate, D-Company.
The police have filed a chargesheet against Mohammad Dilshad Mohammad Naveed, a resident of Darbhanga district, Bihar.
Threats and Extortion Attempts
According to the chargesheet, Dilshad first contacted Rinku Singh on February 5, 2025, sending a message that presented him as the cricketer’s “biggest fan” and requesting financial assistance. When there was no response from Singh, the accused escalated his demands, sending a second message on April 9, 2025, this time directly asking for ₹5 crore.
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On April 20, 2025, the accused sent a further message consisting of only two words:
“Reminder! D-Company.”
Police said the messages were clearly intended to intimidate and create fear.
₹10 Crore Demand from Zeeshan Siddique
Similarly, Zeeshan Siddique, son of former Congress MLA Baba Siddique, reportedly received threatening calls and messages from the accused, demanding ₹10 crore. Dilshad allegedly claimed to be connected to Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company network in these communications.
Arrested from Trinidad
Dilshad’s arrest was the result of an international operation. Following the issuance of an Interpol Red Corner Notice, he was apprehended in Trinidad (West Indies) and extradited to India on August 1, 2025.
Police sources also confirmed that an FIR had been registered against him on April 28, 2025, after which his location was actively tracked.
Defense Claims
Dilshad’s legal team has argued in court that the accused was physically in Trinidad at the time the alleged threats were sent. The defense claims that the police have not presented any IP address or digital evidence linking him to the messages.
However, the police maintain that electronic records and metadata from the messages provide clear proof of his involvement.
A New Form of Cyber Extortion
Experts note that this case highlights a growing trend in cyber blackmail and international extortion networks. The accused allegedly targeted high-profile individuals through social media and internet platforms to exploit their fame and instill fear.
Next Steps in Investigation
Mumbai Police are now examining the accused’s digital devices, emails, and banking records to determine whether he was acting alone or as part of a larger criminal or international network.
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