Archive · 22 May 2025
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Probed for Alleged Espionage
A YouTuber named Jyoti Malhotra is in trouble.
Police think she might be a spy because she was talking to a Pakistani official since late 2023.
This official was kicked out of India for spying.
Police are looking through her phones, computer, and bank accounts to see if she shared any secret information.
They are also checking where she has traveled.
Another YouTuber denies any wrongdoing and claims she met him as a fan.
The police have arrested a number of people in connection with the case and suspect a larger spying network.
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra is under investigation for alleged espionage and contact with a Pakistani staffer.
Malhotra and Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistani staffer, were in contact since November 2023.
Danish was expelled from India on May 13 for alleged espionage.
Police are analyzing Malhotra's devices, bank accounts, and travel history.
Another YouTuber, Navankur Chaudhary, is also under scrutiny and denies any wrongdoing.
- Who
- Jyoti Malhotra, a YouTuber, and Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistani staffer.
- What
- Jyoti Malhotra, a YouTuber, is being investigated for alleged espionage, including contact with a Pakistani staffer.
- When
- Contacts began in November 2023; Danish was expelled on May 13, 2025.
- Where
- India, Pakistan
- Why
- Malhotra is suspected of espionage and linked to a Pakistan-linked spy network; the Pakistani staffer was expelled for alleged espionage.
- YouTube Channel
- Jyoti Malhotra
- Pakistani Staffer
- Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish
- Contact Start Date
- November 2023
- Charges
- Espionage
- Legal Action
- Official Secrets Act and Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita
- Number of arrested
- 12
Sources
Operation Sindoor: India declares second Pakistani diplomat persona non grata, told to leave in 24 hours
Pakistan High Commission official declared 'persona non grata', asked to leave India in 24 hours
India expels another Pak High Commission staffer, asks official to leave in 24 hours
India declares second Pakistan High Commission official ‘persona non grata’
No proof to suggest Jyoti Malhotra accessed defence info: Hisar SP
Pakistan expels Indian High Commission official in tit-for-tat diplomatic move
India expels another Pakistan mission official for 'spy activities'
Pakistan expels Indian High Commission staffer in tit-for-tat diplomatic move
Pakistan expels Indian high commission official
Pakistan expels Indian high commission staffer
Pakistan embassy official who trapped 'spy' YouTuber an ISI agent: Sources
