A tech enthusiast recently made headlines after reportedly acquiring the domain “JioHotstar.com” and demanding ₹1 crore from Reliance Industries to release ownership of the site. In a strange turn of events, the original ransom message has disappeared, leaving a cryptic placeholder in its wake.
The techie’s initial demand, which quickly gained public attention, featured a direct message to Reliance, setting an exorbitant price for transferring control of the domain. However, visitors returning to the site soon found the message gone, replaced by minimal, unclear text, fueling speculation about potential legal actions or private negotiations.
Reliance, heavily invested in its digital assets and partnerships with Hotstar, has yet to comment on the situation. The sudden removal of the techie’s demand has sparked curiosity around what might be happening behind the scenes—whether through legal pressure, a potential settlement, or another undisclosed resolution.
