Indian YouTuber Held In Pakistani Spy Racket

A major espionage network linked to Pakistan was busted by Indian authorities, leading to the arrest of six Indian nationals, including Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra. Known for her channel Travel with Jo, Malhotra allegedly shared sensitive information with Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) after visiting Pakistan in 2023 and building close ties with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a former Pakistan High Commission staffer expelled after the Pahalgam terror attack.

Reports state Malhotra maintained contact with PIOs via encrypted apps and even had an intimate relationship with one, traveling with him to Bali. Her videos often portrayed Pakistan positively. Another woman, Guzala from Punjab, was arrested for her ties with Danish, who reportedly promised marriage and helped her secure a visa. Her friend Banu Nasreena is also under investigation.

Further arrests include a Haryana student accused of leaking military data and Arman from Nuh, who supplied Indian SIM cards and transferred funds to Pakistan-linked contacts.