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Man Accused of Sending Yearslong Hoax Bomb Emails Remanded to ATS Custody

Forensic teams are examining seized digital devices to link the suspect to a large campaign of fake bomb-threat emails and to search for collaborators.

Overview

  • Police arrested the accused, identified as Sarath Subramanian, after a probe that traced a string of hoax bomb-threat emails to fake accounts.
  • A court granted six days of custody to the Anti-Terrorism Squad so investigators can question the suspect and carry out forensic work.
  • Authorities seized two laptops, two mobile phones and a pen drive from the accused and have begun detailed digital examination of those items.
  • Investigators say the campaign spanned roughly two years and involved hundreds to as many as about 1,500 threat emails that triggered evacuations and repeated security responses.
  • Officials are now probing whether the suspect acted alone, with investigators warning that device forensics could reveal accomplices and broader networks while easing strain on police resources.