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A criminal gang is suspected of sending threat emails to foreign embassies in Dhaka, according to police. The emails, which used the bKash numbers of unsuspecting individuals, were aimed at extorting money. Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Additional Commissioner (Detective Branch), Shafiqul Islam, stated that three to four people whose bKash numbers were used were brought in for questioning but knew nothing about the scheme.

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We brought in three to four people whose bKash numbers were used in these emails for questioning. They knew nothing about it.

The gang sent similar emails to four foreign embassies, including those of China, Pakistan, and Turkey, as well as several government offices. Police are assessing the situation, with the Detective Branch chief suggesting the motive might be broader than just financial gain. "Our preliminary assessment is that this may not be solely an attempt at extortion," Shafiqul Islam said. "Creating panic among foreign ambassadors and diplomatic missions and tarnishing the country's image may also be among the gang's objectives."

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Our preliminary assessment is that this may not be solely an attempt at extortion. Creating panic among foreign ambassadors and diplomatic missions and tarnishing the country's image may also be among the gang's objectives.