3 min readMumbaiMar 31, 2026 10:16 AM ISTSources said the police are also seeking threat mails that the accused had sent to places across the country to check the contents with the ones that had been sent across Maharashtra. (Representational image)THE MUMBAI Police, which has been trying to track down a mystery man who has been terrorising the city by sending hoax mails to courts, five-star hotels, schools and Bombay Stock Exchange, suspect that he is the same 47-year-old man arrested from Mysuru by the Delhi Police last Thursday.The Mumbai police have in the past registered at least 17 FIRs against an unidentified person sending these emails while Chennai Police have registered 22 FIRs against what two forces believe to be the same person, based on the similar content of the hoax threat mails. Apart from state police units, even central agencies like National Investigation Agency and Intelligence Bureau (IB) were on the lookout for him.The Delhi Police arrested Srinivas Louis from Mysuru on Thursday and said that he had sent over 1,100 hoax mails across the country. The Delhi Police said that while there is no clarity on the motive behind him sending these threats, but prima facie it appears that he has some mental pressure. A post-graduate who originally hails from Bengaluru, Louis was unemployed and residing with his mother, a retired government employee. It was based on a tip-off that Delhi Police along with local police raided the Mysuru residence and arrested the accused.Officers from Mumbai Police said they will be reaching out to Delhi Police to confirm their suspicions that he is the same person.A senior officer from Mumbai Police said they suspect Louis may be the person who they have been trying to track down over the years. “We will reach out to the Delhi Police and ask for the technical details they have found from his residence so that we can check it with the records like the VPNs used in threat mails sent in the state,” an official said.Sources said the police are also seeking threat mails that the accused had sent to places across the country to check the contents with the ones that had been sent across Maharashtra.“During investigations, we analysed all the hoax mails sent by him and found nine commonalities in all these mails which we will check with the ones sent by Louis,” the officer said. The officer added that commonalities include the threat mail being sent from an outlook ID, created using dark web, and mentions some conspiracy theories regarding some South Indian politicians, actors and bureaucrats. The officer added, “Based on the information we get, we will seek his custody.”Mohamed Thaver is a highly specialized journalist with the Expertise and Authority required to report on complex law enforcement and legal issues. With a career dedicated to the crime beat for over a decade, his work provides readers with informed and trustworthy insights into Maharashtra's security and justice systems. Experience & Authority Core Focus: Has been exclusively covering the crime beat for over a decade, building deep, specialized knowledge in the field. Geographical Authority: Currently focuses heavily on law enforcement and policy in Maharashtra, providing authoritative coverage of the state's security apparatus. Key Beats: Law Enforcement: Reports on the operations of the Maharashtra Police and the Mumbai Crime Branch. Policy & Administration: Covers the Maharashtra Home Department, focusing on policy matters related to handling law and order and the evolution of the police force. Judiciary: Has significant past experience covering the courts, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the entire criminal justice process from investigation to verdict. Specialized Interest (Cyber & Forensics): Demonstrates Expertise in modern investigative techniques, with a keen focus on cyber crime and forensics, reporting on how these technologies assist complex crime investigations. Content Focus: His reports revolve around police probes, the evolution of the force, and state policy, ensuring his content is highly relevant and detailed. Credentials & Trustworthiness Mohamed Thaver’s long-standing specialization in the crime beat—combined with his focus on technological aspects like cyber crime and his direct coverage of major institutions like the Mumbai Crime Branch and the Maharashtra Home Department—underscores his Trustworthiness and status as an expert source for detailed and reliable journalism on law and order. He tweets @thaver_mohamed ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Mumbai Police