Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Police Say Bihar Man Faked Salman Khan Threat Using ChatGPT
Police say a man made up a dangerous story about Salman Khan being targeted.
The man was Asif Mohammad Muslim Raja from Bihar.
He allegedly wanted to meet Salman and ask for financial help.
Police say he had large debts after becoming addicted to online gambling.
He reportedly used ChatGPT to write frightening WhatsApp messages.
He also allegedly used phones and arranged money to make the story look real.
Investigators checked security video from places where he said he met attackers, but did not find them.
Raja was arrested after police examined his phones and questioned him.
Police are still checking whether anyone else helped him.
Police allege Asif Mohammad Muslim Raja fabricated a threat plot targeting Salman Khan.
Raja allegedly used ChatGPT, WhatsApp messages and a new phone to create fake evidence.
CCTV footage showed no suspicious people at locations where Raja claimed to meet alleged attackers.
Investigators say Raja had about Rs 35 lakh in debt linked to online gambling.
Police allege Raja arranged Rs 1.30 lakh through his own PhonePe account to support the story.
- Who
- The Mumbai Crime Branch and Bandra Police are investigating Asif Mohammad Muslim Raja, who allegedly fabricated a threat targeting Salman Khan.
- What
- A purported extortion and physical-harm plot was allegedly invented using ChatGPT, WhatsApp messages, phones and arranged cash.
- When
- The incident came to light on February 18, 2026, and the investigation was reported on August 26, 2026.
- Where
- The case centered on Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartment in Bandra, Mumbai, with money linked to Siwan, Bihar.
- Why
- Police allege Raja wanted financial assistance for an education project and to address approximately Rs 35 lakh in debt.
- Accused
- Asif Mohammad Muslim Raja, 25, from Siwan district, Bihar
- Target
- Bollywood actor Salman Khan
- Alleged debt
- Approximately Rs 35 lakh, reportedly linked to online gambling
- Technology allegedly used
- ChatGPT, WhatsApp and a newly purchased mobile phone
- Alleged money trail
- Rs 1.30 lakh was transferred from Siwan through Raja’s own PhonePe account, according to investigators
- Seized items
- Four mobile phones and cash
- Investigation status
- Raja was arrested; police are investigating whether he acted alone
