Indian cricketer Rinku Singh, a key member of India’s T20I squad, has reportedly been threatened with an extortion demand of ₹5 crore, according to NDTV. The threats allegedly came from a man named Naveed, who initially approached Rinku as a fan in April 2025 but later escalated his messages into serious threats linked to organised crime.
The first message from Naveed, dated April 5, 2025, was polite and congratulatory. He introduced himself as Rinku’s “biggest fan” and requested financial help, stating: “Hope you are well. I am your biggest fan, and I am very happy that you are playing for the KKR team. Rinku sir, I hope you continue your tireless efforts. One day, you will reach the peak of your career. Sir, I have a request, if you can help me financially, Allah will bless you more, Inshallah.”
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Four days later, Naveed’s tone turned demanding. On April 9, he sent a message stating, “I want Rs. 5 crore. I will arrange the time and place. Please send your confirmation.” The threats intensified on April 20 with a cryptic message referencing D-Company, a known organized crime syndicate: “Reminder! D-Company.”
Dawood’s D Company threatened Rinku Singh and demanded ₹10 crore as ransom #rinkusingh pic.twitter.com/j2JwJ8177H
— Crictoday (@crictoday) October 9, 2025
Rinku Singh recently played a pivotal role in India’s 2025 T20 Asia Cup-winning squad. His only appearance came in the high-pressure final against Pakistan in Dubai, where he hit a match-winning four off his very first ball, helping India secure their ninth Asia Cup title.
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As of now, Rinku has scored 550 runs in 34 T20Is at an impressive strike rate of 161.76 and has also featured in two ODIs. Despite the extortion threats, the young batter remains focused on his cricketing career, continuing to be a vital player for India’s T20I side.
