Archive · 30 May 2025
Engineer Arrested for Leaking Naval Secrets to Pakistan
A junior engineer named Ravi Varma has been arrested for allegedly giving secret information about Indian Navy ships to people suspected of being spies from Pakistan.
He worked for a company that does repairs for the Navy and is accused of sharing important details like technical drawings and operational specifics of several warships and submarines.
The police say that people pretending to be women on social media tricked him into sharing the information.
Ravi's mother believes her son is innocent and was tricked by these women.
Junior engineer Ravi Varma was arrested for allegedly leaking classified info to Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs).
Varma is accused of sharing details of 14 Indian Navy warships and submarines.
The accused worked for a private company contracted by defense establishments.
PIOs, posing as women, cultivated Varma's trust through social media to extract information.
Varma's mother claims her son is innocent and was trapped.
- Who
- Ravi Varma, a junior engineer, and suspected Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs).
- What
- Ravi Varma allegedly leaked classified information about 14 Indian Navy warships and submarines to Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs).
- When
- Arrested, with espionage activity alleged to have occurred in 2024.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To aid Pakistani Intelligence Operatives in obtaining sensitive information about Indian naval assets.
Defense Attorney/Family
Law Enforcement/Government
Accused's Intent
Defense Attorney/Family
Ravi Varma was likely manipulated and unaware of the consequences of his actions.
Law Enforcement/Government
Ravi Varma intentionally shared classified information with the PIOs, thereby endangering national security.
- Accused
- Ravi Varma
- Age
- 27
- Location
- Maharashtra
- Arresting Agency
- Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)
- Charges
- Espionage
- Warships/Submarines affected
- 14
- Police Custody
- Yes
Sources
3 arrested for passing sensitive information on restricted areas to Pak operatives
‘Honey-trapped’ engr held for providing info to Pak operative
'Spent 90 days in Pakistan, met ISI officials': Delhi Police arrests Rajasthan man for espionage
Espionage racket busted, accused arrested in Mewat
