Two suspects in Bihar and Jharkhand were arrested for sending bomb‑threat emails to the Gujarat Assembly. The probe uncovered a vast email syndicate of 5.13 lakh IDs with clear ties to Bangladesh.

  • Bomb‑threat emails traced to 5.13 lakh unique IDs
  • Two key suspects arrested across Bihar and Jharkhand
  • Clear link to a Bangladesh‑based cyber network

The Cyber Center of Excellence traced a bomb‑threat email sent to the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on September 10 to a sender based in Bhagalpur, Bihar, and Deoghar, Jharkhand. The two men, Roshan Kumar and Gulshan Kumar, were detained after a coordinated operation across three states.

The threat email, originating from [email protected], not only targeted the Chief Minister’s Office and the Assembly but also threatened Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with countries supporting India at the BRICS Summit.

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Investigators discovered that Gulshan had been creating and selling email accounts and passwords since 2022, providing them to Roshan for sending the threats. The network reportedly received instructions and financial support from Bangladesh, using cryptocurrency wallets for transactions.

The most striking find was a list of 5,13,847 email IDs and passwords, intended for sending threats to government offices, schools, colleges, courts, and other cybercrimes. The investigation is now assessing whether these accounts were used in other illicit activities.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this case exposes significant gaps in India’s cyber‑security framework. A cross‑border email syndicate capable of mass‑sending threats challenges the nation’s ability to safeguard public institutions and highlights the need for stronger international cooperation.

"Bomb‑threat emails are not isolated incidents; they are part of a larger, transnational cybercrime network," says Dr. Ritesh Sharma, cybersecurity analyst.
Did You Know?: India generates over 1 million new email accounts daily, many of which are unintentionally used in cyber‑crime operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How were the 5.13 lakh email IDs created? Advanced scripting and botnets were employed to automate account creation, bypassing standard authentication protocols.
  • What measures are being taken to prevent future bomb‑threat emails? The Cyber Center of Excellence has launched a multi‑state operation, enhancing email traffic monitoring, tracking crypto payments, and strengthening cross‑border information sharing.