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YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Confesses to Espionage Links with Pakistan

Malhotra admitted to sharing sensitive information with Pakistani handlers, including during Operation Sindoor, as investigators probe encrypted chats, finances, and travel records.

Jyoti Malhotra was grilled by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Intelligence Bureau on Tuesday.
The central investigation agencies are probing Jyoti Malhotra' financial transactions and travel history.
Hisar-based Jyoti Malhotra, who ran the YouTube channel 'Travel with JO', was arrested from the New Aggarsain Extension.
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Overview

  • Jyoti Malhotra, a Haryana-based travel vlogger, was arrested on May 16 under the Official Secrets Act and Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita for alleged espionage activities linked to Pakistan.
  • She confessed to maintaining contact with Ehsan-ur-Rahim, a Pakistani High Commission official, from November 2023 to March 2025, and admitted to sharing sensitive information during critical periods.
  • Investigators are analyzing her encrypted communications on platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Snapchat, as well as her financial transactions and frequent foreign trips, which appear disproportionate to her declared income.
  • A personal diary recovered from her residence revealed pro-Pakistan sentiments, including praise for the country and calls for eased cross-border access for Indians.
  • Authorities are scrutinizing her involvement in a suspected Pakistan-linked spy network that has led to the arrests of 12 individuals across northern India in recent weeks.