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5d ago

NIA and IB Investigate YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra in Expanding Espionage Probe

Malhotra is accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence operatives, as authorities uncover encrypted communications and financial links.

'Spy' YouTuber held in espionage case, accused of contact with ISI near Pak-Afghan border, filmed near radars, BSF sites
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Overview

  • Jyoti Malhotra, a Haryana-based travel vlogger, was arrested for allegedly passing sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence operatives and is currently under multi-agency interrogation.
  • Investigators have uncovered evidence of her use of encrypted apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Snapchat to communicate with Pakistani contacts, including expelled High Commission official Ehsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish.
  • Authorities are scrutinizing Malhotra's travel history, including multiple trips to Pakistan and a visit to China, as well as her financial transactions and connections with other alleged operatives.
  • The scope of the investigation has widened, with 14 arrests across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh linked to a broader espionage network allegedly orchestrated by Pakistan's ISI.
  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is expected to take over the case to probe a potential larger conspiracy involving digital influence operations and intelligence leaks.