Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 07:05pm on 17 May 2025,Saturday India Global
Jyoti Malhotra, a Haryana-based YouTuber known as "Travel With Jo," has been arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence. Her own video from a 2023 iftar at the Pakistan High Commission, featuring expelled official Ahsan ur Rehman, surfaced as key evidence. Authorities claim she maintained contact with Pakistani officials post-visit and transmitted confidential data, violating the Official Secrets Act. Her devices are under forensic examination. The arrest underscores concerns over social media influencers being exploited for espionage. Malhotra, who promoted cross-cultural harmony, now faces serious national security charges. Investigations continue to determine the extent of her involvement and potential collaborators. (PC: NDTV & India Today)
