Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 12:54pm on 18 May 2025,Sunday India Global
Jyoti Malhotra, a 33-year-old YouTuber from Hisar, Haryana, known for her channel "Travel with Jo," has been arrested on espionage charges. Authorities allege she passed sensitive military information to Pakistan's ISI after multiple visits to Pakistan in 2023. Her travel expenses reportedly exceeded her known income sources. Investigations reveal she used encrypted apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to communicate with Pakistani intelligence operatives. Police are examining her digital devices and scrutinizing her financial records. The case has raised concerns about national security and the potential misuse of social media platforms for espionage activities. Malhotra faces charges under the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (PC: Hindustan Times)