Mumbai Police Investigate Cyber Intrusion Linked to Baba Siddique's Family
Following the assassination of politician Baba Siddique, his daughter Arshia Siddique has filed an FIR against an unknown individual who attempted to fraudulently become the authorised signatory of her late father’s mobile number.
Baba SiddiqueCyber FraudArshia SiddiqueBandra PoliceNcpReal Estate MumbaiJul 03, 2025
What initially appeared to be a routine 96-hour window for updating authorised signatory details turned into a critical moment of revelation. The mobile service provider’s automated response to a spoofed email — intended to hijack control of Siddique’s mobile number — ended up exposing the cyber intrusion when it CC’d the original email ID of Shehzeen Siddique, the late NCP leader’s wife.
Alarmed by this suspicious activity, Arshia registered an FIR, suspecting a deeper conspiracy possibly linked to her father’s assassination. The Bandra police have registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on June 26. However, no arrests have been made yet.
According to the FIR, the complainant alleged that the accused had accessed sensitive personal credentials, including Shehzeen Siddique’s Aadhaar number, PAN card, GST number, and even the family company’s letterhead. These were then used via a spoofed email ID to submit a fraudulent request to the mobile company to be listed as the new authorised signatory on Siddique’s number.
“My family is being constantly targeted. My father was assassinated because he stood up for the poor and destitute. Now someone is trying to take control of his phone number. The police must find out who’s behind this,” Arshia told mid-day. The complainant has requested Mumbai police to analyse call data records (CDRs) of the mobile number listed in the spoofed email and cross-check for any connections to the alleged assassins.
The incident came to light early on June 25, when Shehzeen received an unexpected email from the customer service team of the mobile service provider. The email stated that a request had been received for an authorised signatory update and — crucially — CC’d Shehzeen Siddique’s real email ID, revealing that a spoofed account had initiated the request. A source close to the Siddique family said, “The request email came from a fake ID, but when the telecom company replied, it also included Shehzeen Siddique’s original email address. That’s how Arshia got to know.”
The motive could run deeper than mere cyber fraud. “Baba Siddique’s political and real estate dealings may have made him enemies. Was this just a hack — or is someone still tracking the family?” asked a family acquaintance. “Why hasn’t alleged gangster Lawrence Bishnoi — suspected to be involved in Siddique’s killing — been brought to Mumbai for questioning yet? Where are the key conspirators — Zeeshan Akhtar, Shubham Lonkar, and Anmol Bishnoi? Why have they not been brought to Mumbai till date?” he added. “Are the men involved in this cyber intrusion linked to the above key conspirators? We all deserve to know these, but the police have not given any response till now,” the source added.
Baba Siddique, a prominent political leader known for his influence in Mumbai's power corridors and for his philanthropic work, especially in supporting underprivileged communities, was killed last year in Bandra East.
Subsequently, the Crime Branch of Mumbai Police arrested 26 men, including the shooters of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The accused include Gurmel Baljit Singh, Dharmaraj Radhe Kashyap, Pravin Rameshwar Lonkar, Harishkumar Balakram Kashyap, Nitin Gautam Sapre, among others.
The Bandra police have registered an FIR under these BNS sections:
319(2) - Cheating by personation
62 - Attempt to commit offences punishable with imprisonment
335 - Making a false document
336(2) & 336(3) - Forgery
340(2) - Using forged electronic records as genuine. Most police officers at Bandra station remained tight-lipped, but sources confirmed that a digital trail is being actively investigated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Baba Siddique?
Baba Siddique was a prominent political leader in Mumbai, known for his influence in the city's power corridors and his philanthropic work, especially in supporting underprivileged communities.
What is the main issue reported in the article?
The main issue is a cyber intrusion where an unknown individual attempted to fraudulently become the authorised signatory of Baba Siddique’s mobile number, which is linked to the family’s real estate and business firm, Zears Business India LLP.
How did the family discover the cyber intrusion?
The family discovered the cyber intrusion when Shehzeen Siddique, Baba Siddique’s wife, received an unexpected email from the mobile service provider’s customer service team, which CC’d her original email ID, revealing the spoofed account's request.
What actions have the police taken so far?
The Bandra police have registered an FIR under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and are actively investigating the digital trail. However, no arrests have been made yet.
What is the potential motive behind the cyber intrusion?
The motive could be deeper than mere cyber fraud, possibly linked to Baba Siddique’s political and real estate dealings, which may have made him enemies.
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