# Bihar man arrested for fake Salman Khan threat plot using ChatGPT

2026-08-25T18:18:32+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Mumbai Police have arrested Asif Mohammad Muslim Raja, 25, from Bihar's Siwan district for allegedly fabricating an extortion and threat plot targeting Bollywood actor Salman Khan. According to the police, Raja used ChatGPT to draft threatening WhatsApp messages and staged evidence to make the threats appear genuine. He reportedly told security guards at Salman's residence that unidentified men had given him Rs 2.15 lakh in cash and three mobile phones to harm the actor. The investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch found inconsistencies in Raja's account, including similarities in vocabulary across the WhatsApp conversations. CCTV footage from locations where Raja claimed to have met the alleged conspirators showed no evidence of such meetings. Police recovered two mobile phones hidden near Bandra seafront. Raja reportedly admitted that the threats were fabricated to get an opportunity to meet the actor and seek financial help, claiming he had accumulated debts of Rs 35 lakh from online gambling. Raja has been booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. m9.news reports the accused received Rs 1.30 lakh from Siwan via PhonePe, while timesnownews.com reports Rs 2.15 lakh was involved. Police are investigating whether Raja acted alone or with accomplices.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

m9.news sensationalises the story with a dramatic headline and speculation about exploiting Salman Khan's security fears, while timesnownews.com delivers a neutral, factual account. The differences in the money amounts (Rs 1.30 lakh vs Rs 2.15 lakh) highlight inconsistent sourcing. The key detail common to both is the use of ChatGPT, which underscores how accessible AI tools can be misused for criminal deception. The court will decide Raja's bail application next.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 1 neutral, 1 sensationalist
- m9.news (sensationalist) <https://www.m9.news/movienews/salman-khan-extortion-fake-gang-plot-exposed/>
  Leads with 'fake gang & chats used for extortion' framing, dramatising the plot
- timesnownews.com (neutral report) <https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/salman-khan-threat-case-bihar-man-allegedly-used-chatgpt-to-fake-extortion-plot-article-155991870>
  Straightforward reporting of police account with detailed chronology and no added drama

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-26T19:02:44+00:00.

Tags: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Information Technology Act, Mumbai Police, Salman Khan
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