Mumbai, March 31: Following the arrest of 47-year-old Srinivas Louis, who allegedly sent over 1,100 fake bomb threat messages across the country, the Mumbai Crime Branch has entered alert mode. The Mumbai police are set to take Louis into custody for questioning.
Louis was apprehended by Delhi police in Mysuru, Karnataka, for attempting to instill fear nationwide. Investigating agencies suspect that he may also be behind more than 100 threatening emails received in Mumbai and its surrounding areas over the past three years. The Crime Branch is preparing to secure his custody for further inquiry.
Officials from the Mumbai police have confirmed that they are in contact with Delhi police, matching the suspect’s previous email patterns, language, and technical indicators. A senior officer stated that if a solid link is established, Louis will be brought to Mumbai for questioning.
Since 2023, a serial email threat sender has been active in Mumbai, claiming to have planted RDX-based IEDs. These emails have led to multiple evacuations of government offices and financial institutions, although all threats were later deemed fake. On March 18, an email sent to the Regional Passport Office in Bandra-Kurla Complex claimed that 19 cyanide gas bombs had been planted, warning of an explosion at 1:30 PM. Similarly, in May 2025, the Palghar Collector’s Office received a threat of an RDX attack. These emails attempted to mislead agencies by using names of South Indian leaders, actors, and YouTubers alongside conspiracy narratives.
Investigations have revealed that the accused used various digital identities and spoofed email IDs to conceal his identity. The cyber team is analyzing email headers, IP logs, and routing patterns to determine if there is a direct connection between the threatening emails sent to Mumbai and the arrested suspect in Delhi.
Police believe that the accused deliberately targeted high-profile institutions to maximize fear. Initial investigations also suggest he may be experiencing mental distress. However, authorities have clarified that the investigation is ongoing.