Pakistani real estate tycoon Malik Riaz received a threatening email demanding 50 bitcoins as ransom, with death threats directed at him and his family if the demand was not fulfilled.
Khalilur Rehman, a senior Bahria Town official, reported the incident to Islamabad authorities, leading to a case being registered at Aabpara Police Station. On January 27, a suspicious individual was spotted near Riaz’s residence, taking pictures and conducting reconnaissance.
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Although the email appeared to originate from Switzerland, the investigation suggests it was sent from within Pakistan. Colonel (retd) Khalilur Rehman, Malik Riaz’s security officer, filed the complaint stating that the threatening email, sent on January 12, demanded cryptocurrency in exchange for the safety of Riaz and his family.
The email also referenced Riaz’s relatives living in Gulf and Western countries, warning their lives were at risk. Additionally, footage revealed an unknown individual visiting the vicinity of Malik’s daughter’s home, capturing images and videos of the property.
