Investigation Expands Beyond the Shooters
The Tiger Shroff firing case has taken a significant turn, with the Mumbai Crime Branch shifting its focus from identifying the attackers to uncovering an alleged international financial network behind the conspiracy. Investigators are examining suspected money transfers involving India, Cambodia and Denmark, with the latest arrest exposing a possible financial link between the alleged gang members and the October 18 attack on the actor.
The arrest of 22-year-old Suneha Pandit, the 13th accused in the case, is being viewed as an important breakthrough. A special court under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) has remanded her to police custody until November 16.
Motorcycle-Borne Assailants Open Fire
On October 18, 2026, three unidentified assailants allegedly riding a motorcycle opened fire at actor Tiger Shroff's car near Pushpa Park in Juhu, Mumbai, as he was leaving a football ground. Shroff escaped unharmed, but his driver sustained a gunshot injury to his hand.
Mumbai Police subsequently transferred the investigation to its Crime Branch and constituted 15 teams to track the attackers and their alleged handlers. Investigators suspect the attack was intended to extort money, establish gang dominance and spread fear. The accused have allegedly been linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Suneha Pandit's Arrest Exposes Financial Network
The latest breakthrough came with Suneha Pandit's arrest in Karnal, Haryana, on November 1. She is the sister-in-law of absconding gang leader and alleged mastermind Anil Pandit.
According to the prosecution, she allegedly handled extortion proceeds in India and transferred money to other accused, including Amar Mundelia, following Anil Pandit's instructions.
The investigation has uncovered several important financial connections:
· Cryptocurrency transactions: Funds from an overseas cryptocurrency wallet were allegedly transferred into a bank account linked to Suneha's mobile number.
· International connections: The wallet reportedly involved a Cambodian telephone number, while its digital activity was traced to a Denmark-based IP address.
· Banking transactions: Investigators identified approximately ₹47.23 lakh in transactions through an SBI account between August 28, 2022, and July 30, 2024.
· Attack expenses: Police allege that ₹30,000 transferred through SBI before the shooting helped finance the getaway motorcycle and hotel accommodation for the attackers.
The cryptocurrency wallet's KYC details reportedly identify Suneha's husband, Abhishek Krishnalal, as its account holder.
How Mumbai Crime Branch Is Tracking the Case
Investigators are now attempting to establish the complete financial chain, identify those controlling the overseas cryptocurrency wallet and recover supporting digital evidence.
The 15 police teams are pursuing the accused and examining banking records, cryptocurrency transactions, mobile connections and digital footprints. Police custody of Suneha is expected to help establish the precise movement of funds and identify additional members of the alleged syndicate.
Accused and Tiger Shroff: What We Know
Suneha's specific defence has not been publicly reported. Anil Pandit remains absconding. Tiger Shroff has not commented on the latest financial findings. However, reports indicate that he told police he was shocked by the incident and had no known personal enmity with anyone. His team has also denied viral statements falsely attributed to him.
Following the Money Could Unlock the Entire Conspiracy
The investigation is evolving into a complex financial-crime probe alongside the attempted-murder case. The alleged combination of cryptocurrency, overseas digital infrastructure and conventional banking channels suggests an effort to conceal the movement of money. However, investigators must establish the documentary connection between these transactions and the actual shooting. Identifying the shooters is only one part of the challenge; exposing the financiers, handlers and masterminds could ultimately reveal the full extent of the alleged criminal network.
(With agency inputs)
