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News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Spied For Pakistan, Cops Find Concrete Evidence: Report
Last Updated: The police have found concrete evidence that YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra had been spying for Pakistan for a long time, a report said. Concrete evidence against YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has been found that she was spying for Pakistan, according to a report in NDTV, which cited a 2,500-page chargesheet against the woman arrested in May 2025 on charges of espionage. Malhotra, a travel vlogger who ran her channel on YouTube – Travel With Jo – was arrested in Haryana's Hisar on May 16, days after Operation Sindoor, as part of a larger espionage chain in the country. The cops had then said that she had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and was in constant touch with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish at the Pakistan High Commission. Danish was declared persona non grata after the Pahalgam terror attack and was asked by the Government of India to leave within 24 hours for leaking sensitive information to Pakistan on the movements of the Indian Army after the April 22 attack. More to follow… view comments First Published: August 16, 2025, 16:47 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Indian travel YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra arrested over alleged spying for Pakistan
An Indian YouTuber has been arrested on espionage charges. Jyoti Malhotra, who ran a travel account on YouTube called 'Travel With Jo', was arrested in Hisar, Haryana, for sharing Indian military information with Pakistan, police said on Saturday. She is among six people, including a 25-year-old student and a 24-year-old security guard, from Punjab and Haryana who have been arrested on these charges. Officials said the 33-year-old had come in contact with an official, Ahsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, in the Pakistan High Commission and had gone to the neighbouring country at least twice. Her father, Haris Malhotra, stated that his daughter had visited the neighbouring country to shoot videos and questioned why she could not contact her friends living in the country if she wished to do so. 'She made YouTube videos. She used to visit Pakistan and other places. If she has some friends there, can't she call them? I have no demands, but give us our phones. A case has been registered against us," ANI news agency quoted Haris. He added that his daughter had taken all necessary permissions before travelling to Pakistan. After last week's hostilities following the Pahalgam terror attack and India's response, dubbed 'Operation Sindoor', Rahim had reportedly been declared persona non grata and asked to leave India within 24 hours for committing espionage and leaking sensitive information regarding the movements of the Indian Army. During a preliminary probe, Jyoti revealed that she went to the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi in 2023, to apply for a visa, when she met Ahsan-ur-Rahim, aka Danish. Jyoti revealed that she met an individual, known to Ahsan-ur-Rahim, who arranged for her stay and travel and arranged meetings with Pakistani security and intelligence agencies, reported ANI. She said she travelled to Pakistan twice after that and met Rahim's acquaintance Ali Ahwan, who arranged for her stay and travel in the country.
News18
19-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Arrested YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Met Pakistan High Commission Officer At Iftar Party, Video Is Viral
Last Updated: A viral video shows YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra attending an Iftar event at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, where she is seen interacting with Danish. Amid the probe over espionage charges against her, YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's video showing her visit to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi is widely being shared on social media. The video, which was uploaded to Jyoti Malhotra's YouTube channel, Travel With Jo, garnered the attention of social media users after it showed the YouTuber meeting Danish, a Pakistan High Commission officer, along with some other officials. The video comes days after a Pakistan High Commission staffer, also identified as Danish, alias Ehsan-ur-Rahim, was declared persona non grata for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India. It was alleged that the said staffer and the person whom Jyoti met were the same. In her Vlog which Jyoti made from Pak HC Event last year she could be seen speaking to Danish (staff who was declared persona non grata for Spying) —-She used portion of her small interaction with Danish in her Vlog —- #UPDATE — Siddhant Mishra (@siddhantvm) May 17, 2025 Social media buzz also suggested that Danish had married Jyoti and that she was allegedly converted to Islam. However, there was no official confirmation on the same. Jyoti also used to get VIP treatment because of her links with Danish and other intelligence officials. She also got security from the Pakistani police, it was learnt. According to her video on her YouTube channel, Jyoti visited the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi on a 'special invitation' to attend an Iftar party. As she enters the venue, she could be seen being greeted by Danish, following which, they both could be seen talking to each other in a friendly manner, suggesting that they already knew each other. Moments later, Danish could be seen introducing Jyoti to his wife, and to some other officials present at the venue. Jyoti also met some Chinese officials at the party and praised the arrangements made at the Pakistani High Commission throughout the video. She also invited Danish's wife to visit her home. Jyoti Malhotra was arrested on the charge of passing on sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence operatives. Jyoti allegedly was in contact with a Pakistani staffer working at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi. On May 13, India expelled that Pakistani official for allegedly indulging in espionage. According to Shashank Kumar Sawan, Superintendent of Police (SP), Hisar, Jyoti was being developed as an asset and had maintained ties with other YouTube influencers and Pakistani nationals. Sawan stated, 'She was in touch with other YouTube influencers, and they were also in contact with the Pakistan Information Officers (PIOs). She used to go to Pakistan, like on sponsored trips. She was in Pakistan before the Pahalgam attack, and the investigation is ongoing to establish any possible linkages." Jyoti Malhotra was produced in a court and was sent to five-day remand. She has been booked under Official Secret Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : india pakistan conflict youtuber Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 19, 2025, 14:39 IST News india Arrested YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Met Pakistan High Commission Officer At Iftar Party, Video Is Viral
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra met Pakistani handler day before Operation Sindoor
Just before India's Operation Sindoor, YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra allegedly met her Pakistani handler in Delhi and remained in contact during the sensitive period. CHANDIGARH: A day before India launched Operation Sindoor , a retaliatory strike following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists, Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra met her Pakistani handler, identified as Danish, in Delhi Operation Sindoor, conducted on May 7, was preceded by blackout drills across north India as part of a classified response to potential electronic surveillance threats. Officials now confirm that Malhotra, arrested for espionage last week, was not only in the national capital on May 6, but also remained in touch with Pakistani officials over the next few days. 'She met Danish, the expelled staffer from Pakistan High Commission , and continued contact even during the blackout period,' a senior official told TOI. Investigators believe this timing was not coincidental, suggesting a larger espionage link to sabotage or monitor India's strategic readiness. 3 others also arrested for espionage; influencer under scanner for 'narrative work' Malhotra, known for her YouTube channel Travel With Jo, is among four individuals arrested since May 13 by Haryana Police. The others include: Nauman Elahi, a security guard from Panipat, Devender Singh Dhillon, a Kaithal resident, Arman, a youth from Nuh's Rajaka village who allegedly used his identity to issue mobile SIMs for Pak officers and shared details from a defence expo. Police said all were acting at the behest of Pakistani handlers and passing on information related to vital installations. Hisar SP Shashank Sawan said: 'In modern warfare, the enemy uses influencers and YouTubers to shape favourable narratives. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Malhotra's role appears to be part of this psychological front.' Sources said her income didn't match her international travel patterns and suspect some trips may have been sponsored. "She's been on the radar for months, and now another YouTuber from Odisha is also under surveillance,' one officer added. 'Disproportionate income, Bali trip with Pak handler' Investigations have revealed Malhotra visited Pakistan at least four times and was in a romantic relationship with Pakistani officials. They also travelled together to Bali, police sources said. Devices recovered from her possession have been sent for cyber forensic analysis and a probe into financial transactions is ongoing. Meanwhile, Arman, a Class XII dropout in his early 20s, was apprehended from Firozpur Jhirka on the night of May 15. He maintained contact with Pakistani handlers via a terror conduit and supplied Indian SIMs for use by Pakistan's intelligence network. All four arrested individuals are currently being interrogated by multiple security and intelligence agencies.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Travel Blogger Turned Spy? Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's Shocking Link to Pakistan EXPOSED
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, known online as 'Travel With Jo', has been arrested for spying for Pakistan. Officials say she passed on sensitive Indian military information using platforms like WhatsApp and Snapchat after making secret visits to Pakistan. Shockingly, this "modern nomadic girl" was in touch with Pakistan's ISI-linked agents and even saved their numbers under fake names. Is this the face of new-age espionage? Watch this spine-chilling story of betrayal and deceit unravel. Read More
