Jyoti Malhotra, the YouTuber from Hisar, has been named in a charge sheet by Haryana Police. Malhotra, a 33-year-old YouTuber, was arrested in May for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Haryana Police filed the charge sheet after completing its investigation into the alleged espionage case involving suspected links to Pakistani intelligence agencies, officials said Saturday (Aug 16). The court has fixed the next hearing for August 18. Malhotra, who runs the travel vlog channel 'Travel with Jo' with over 480 videos, including from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Thailand, was arrested in May this year after central agencies flagged her alleged contacts with Pakistani officials.<h2>Jyoti Malhotra to be taken to protection remand?</h2>Investigations revealed she had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and was in touch with personnel from the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, including an official later expelled by India. According to officials, she allegedly met a Pakistani officer, Ahsan-ur-Rahim, in Delhi and shared sensitive information.Her lawyer, Advocate Kumar Mukesh, confirmed that the chargesheet has been filed and said they will review whether it contains evidence before moving a bail application. "The investigation against Jyoti has been completed, and a chargesheet has been filed in court. Now, the court has scheduled the next appearance for 18 August. Possibly, Jyoti will be taken to protection remand, and as per the rule process, the chargesheet copy will be provided to Jyoti..." he told ANI."We will review the chargesheet to determine if it contains any evidence, and based on that, we will prepare for the date application. As of now, the police do not disclose any information regarding her connection with ISI..." he added.<h2>Ahsan-ur-Rahim: Jyoti Malhotra's handler?</h2>Malhotra was one of the 12 people arrested across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh in a coordinated crackdown on a suspected spy ring that sought to recruit Indian social media influencers.During the investigation, Malhotra, as per reports, revealed that in 2023, she visited the Delhi High Commission, where she met a man named Ahsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish. The exact nature of communication between Malhotra and Ahsan-ur-Rahim is yet to be released. Hisar SP Shashank Kumar Sawan earlier said Malhotra had visited Pakistan multiple times and China once, and her travel records were inconsistent with her income. "Modern warfare is not only fought on the border. The PIOs are trying to recruit some social media influencers, and they use that to push their narrative. We received inputs from the central agencies, and we arrested Jyoti Malhotra," he said at the time. &nbsp;

Haryana Police filed a charge sheet against Hisar YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of spying for Pakistan. Arrested in May, she allegedly met Pakistani officers and shared sensitive info. Court hearing is set for Aug 18.

Jyoti Malhotra, the YouTuber from Hisar, has been named in a charge sheet by Haryana Police. Malhotra, a 33-year-old YouTuber, was arrested in May for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Haryana Police filed the charge sheet after completing its investigation into the alleged espionage case involving suspected links to Pakistani intelligence agencies, officials said Saturday (Aug 16). The court has fixed the next hearing for August 18. Malhotra, who runs the travel vlog channel 'Travel with Jo' with over 480 videos, including from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Thailand, was arrested in May this year after central agencies flagged her alleged contacts with Pakistani officials. Jyoti Malhotra to be taken to protection remand? Investigations revealed she had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and was in touch with personnel from the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, including an official later expelled by India. According to officials, she allegedly met a Pakistani officer, Ahsan-ur-Rahim, in Delhi and shared sensitive information. Her lawyer, Advocate Kumar Mukesh, confirmed that the chargesheet has been filed and said they will review whether it contains evidence before moving a bail application. "The investigation against Jyoti has been completed, and a chargesheet has been filed in court. Now, the court has scheduled the next appearance for 18 August. Possibly, Jyoti will be taken to protection remand, and as per the rule process, the chargesheet copy will be provided to Jyoti..." he told ANI. "We will review the chargesheet to determine if it contains any evidence, and based on that, we will prepare for the date application. As of now, the police do not disclose any information regarding her connection with ISI..." he added. Ahsan-ur-Rahim: Jyoti Malhotra's handler? Malhotra was one of the 12 people arrested across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh in a coordinated crackdown on a suspected spy ring that sought to recruit Indian social media influencers. During the investigation, Malhotra, as per reports, revealed that in 2023, she visited the Delhi High Commission, where she met a man named Ahsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish. The exact nature of communication between Malhotra and Ahsan-ur-Rahim is yet to be released. Hisar SP Shashank Kumar Sawan earlier said Malhotra had visited Pakistan multiple times and China once, and her travel records were inconsistent with her income. "Modern warfare is not only fought on the border. The PIOs are trying to recruit some social media influencers, and they use that to push their narrative. We received inputs from the central agencies, and we arrested Jyoti Malhotra," he said at the time.

Haryana Police filed a charge sheet against Hisar YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of spying for Pakistan. Arrested in May, she allegedly met Pakistani officers and shared sensitive info. Court hearing is set for Aug 18.

‘Travel with Jo’ YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra charge-sheeted for allegedly spying for Pakistan

Jyoti Malhotra, the travel vlogger from Haryana's Sirsa held on alleged spying charges, was the Kerala government's guest in a campaign to promote tourism and visited the southern state during its influencer outreach initiative. According to a report published in Mathrubhumi, it has been revealed through an Right To Information (RTI) Act that the Kerala government sponsored the trip of 41 influencers selected to give a boost to the southern state as a global tourist destination.&nbsp;&nbsp;Their travel, stay and meals were sponsored by the state government. It hired a private agency to assist them with shooting videos while staying there. Jyoti Malhotra was one among these 41 influencers.&nbsp;With the news leading to opposition parties questioning the state government, Kerala Tourism Minister PA Mohammed Riyas said that Jyoti Malhotra was among the influencers invited by the state to promote Kerala. "This was part of a larger influencer campaign aimed at promoting Kerala. Everything was done transparently and in good faith," he was quoted saying. “This is not a government that facilitates espionage. The media must understand how government systems work. No one could have foreseen this,” he added. &nbsp;He described the charges being leveled against the state government for inviting her as "pure propaganda" and that the state government "would never knowingly invite a spy". The opposition parties, Congress and BJP among them, have attacked the Left Front government for questioning why influencer backgrounds were not vetted properly before they were contacted.&nbsp;"RTI reveals Pakistani spy Jyoti Malhotra visited Kerala on Left government invite &amp; was state guest in a sense courtesy Tourism Dept. So Bharat Mata is blocked and Pak Spies are given RED CARPET by Left? Tourism Minister Mohammad Riyas is son in law of Vijayan. He should be sacked.. and investigated," BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said in a post on X. &nbsp;Jyoti Malhotra visited Kochi, Kannur, Kozhikode, Alappuzha, Munnar, and Thiruvananthapuram during her stay in Kerala. She filmed vlogs of Theyyam shows and scenic places. These vlogs were uploaded on her YouTube channel, Travel with Jo, and on social media.&nbsp;The 33-year-old travel vlogger had previously visited the state when the spying allegations emerged. She was arrested in May 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. After her arrest, Haryana Police said that Pakistani intelligence agencies were grooming her as an asset.

Jyoti Malhotra, arrested for espionage during Operation Sindoor, was guest of Kerala tourism drive, reveals RTI

Jyoti Malhotra, the travel vlogger from Haryana's Sirsa held on alleged spying charges, was the Kerala government's guest in a campaign to promote tourism and visited the southern state during its influencer outreach initiative. According to a report published in Mathrubhumi, it has been revealed through an Right To Information (RTI) Act that the Kerala government sponsored the trip of 41 influencers selected to give a boost to the southern state as a global tourist destination. Their travel, stay and meals were sponsored by the state government. It hired a private agency to assist them with shooting videos while staying there. Jyoti Malhotra was one among these 41 influencers. With the news leading to opposition parties questioning the state government, Kerala Tourism Minister PA Mohammed Riyas said that Jyoti Malhotra was among the influencers invited by the state to promote Kerala. "This was part of a larger influencer campaign aimed at promoting Kerala. Everything was done transparently and in good faith," he was quoted saying. “This is not a government that facilitates espionage. The media must understand how government systems work. No one could have foreseen this,” he added. He described the charges being leveled against the state government for inviting her as "pure propaganda" and that the state government "would never knowingly invite a spy". The opposition parties, Congress and BJP among them, have attacked the Left Front government for questioning why influencer backgrounds were not vetted properly before they were contacted. "RTI reveals Pakistani spy Jyoti Malhotra visited Kerala on Left government invite & was state guest in a sense courtesy Tourism Dept. So Bharat Mata is blocked and Pak Spies are given RED CARPET by Left? Tourism Minister Mohammad Riyas is son in law of Vijayan. He should be sacked.. and investigated," BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said in a post on X. Jyoti Malhotra visited Kochi, Kannur, Kozhikode, Alappuzha, Munnar, and Thiruvananthapuram during her stay in Kerala. She filmed vlogs of Theyyam shows and scenic places. These vlogs were uploaded on her YouTube channel, Travel with Jo, and on social media. The 33-year-old travel vlogger had previously visited the state when the spying allegations emerged. She was arrested in May 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. After her arrest, Haryana Police said that Pakistani intelligence agencies were grooming her as an asset.

According to the RTI, during her stay in Kerala, Jyoti Malhotra visited Kochi, Kannur, Kozhikode, Alappuzha, Munnar, and Thiruvananthapuram. She shot vlogs on Theyyam performances and captured scenic locations

In a new revelation stressing Pakistan's reliance on espionage activities targeting India, Pakistani businesswoman Noshaba Shehzad who runs "Jaiyana Travel and Tourism" in Lahore, has been identified as a person helping Indian social media influencers travel to her country and using them as spies, according to reports.Also codenamed "Madam N", Shehzad works under Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) and has been helping Indian social media influencers, including Jyoti Malhotra, who was recently arrested.Shehzad's activities came to light during the interrogation of arrested social media influencers in India, as per reports.She had been working to set up a massive sleeper cell network of at least 500 spies, helping them hide in plain sight across India.Notably, Shehzad's husband is a retired officer of the Pakistani civil services. According to reports, the Pakistani Army and the ISI shared instructions on how to set up the sleeper cell network in India.<h2>How did 'Madam N' execute it?</h2>According to reports, the Pakistani businesswoman introduced Indian social media influencers to Pakistan's Army and the ISI and used to lure Hindus and Sikhs living in India.Her connection with Pakistani Army and ISI also makes sense, as the company she was associated with, is the only agency that organises Sikh and Hindu pilgrimage to Pakistan.She lured nearly 3000 citizens from India and 1500 non-resident Indians (NRIs) to visit Pakistan in the last six months.Moreover, she was also in touch with the First Secretary (visa) Suhail Qamar and Counsellor (trade) Umar Sheryar. As she was in contact with them, it was easy for her to get a Pakistani visa for whomsoever she wanted, immediately, "with a single phone call", reports said.Shehzad was also in touch with ISI operative Danish alias Ehsan-ur-Rehman, who worked as a visa officer in the Pakistani embassy in Delhi.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/another-youtuber-related-to-jyoti-malhotra-was-arrested-for-espionage-charges-in-punjab-1749017381202">Also read: Another YouTuber linked to Jyoti Malhotra arrested for espionage charges in Punjab</a>

She had been working to set up a massive sleeper cell network of at least 500 spies, helping them hide in plain sight across India.

In a new revelation stressing Pakistan's reliance on espionage activities targeting India, Pakistani businesswoman Noshaba Shehzad who runs "Jaiyana Travel and Tourism" in Lahore, has been identified as a person helping Indian social media influencers travel to her country and using them as spies, according to reports. Also codenamed "Madam N", Shehzad works under Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) and has been helping Indian social media influencers, including Jyoti Malhotra, who was recently arrested. Shehzad's activities came to light during the interrogation of arrested social media influencers in India, as per reports. She had been working to set up a massive sleeper cell network of at least 500 spies, helping them hide in plain sight across India. Notably, Shehzad's husband is a retired officer of the Pakistani civil services. According to reports, the Pakistani Army and the ISI shared instructions on how to set up the sleeper cell network in India. How did 'Madam N' execute it? According to reports, the Pakistani businesswoman introduced Indian social media influencers to Pakistan's Army and the ISI and used to lure Hindus and Sikhs living in India. Her connection with Pakistani Army and ISI also makes sense, as the company she was associated with, is the only agency that organises Sikh and Hindu pilgrimage to Pakistan. She lured nearly 3000 citizens from India and 1500 non-resident Indians (NRIs) to visit Pakistan in the last six months. Moreover, she was also in touch with the First Secretary (visa) Suhail Qamar and Counsellor (trade) Umar Sheryar. As she was in contact with them, it was easy for her to get a Pakistani visa for whomsoever she wanted, immediately, "with a single phone call", reports said. Shehzad was also in touch with ISI operative Danish alias Ehsan-ur-Rehman, who worked as a visa officer in the Pakistani embassy in Delhi. Also read: Another YouTuber linked to Jyoti Malhotra arrested for espionage charges in Punjab

She had been working to set up a massive sleeper cell network of at least 500 spies, helping them hide in plain sight across India.

Who is Madam N? Here's how Pakistani businesswoman lured Indian influencers including Jyoti Malhotra to spy for Pakistan

In a recent development, Punjab police have arrested Jasbir Singh from Rupnagar for links to Pakistan Intelligence Operative Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, part of a terror-backed espionage network.&nbsp;Jasbir used to operate a channel called "Jaan Mahal.” He also used to maintain a close connection with arrested youtuber Jyoti Malhotra and Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistani High Commission Official who was expelled from India.In a post on the platform X, the DGP of Punjab Police, Gaurav Yadav, mentioned, “Acting swiftly on actionable intelligence, State Special Operations Cell (#SSOC), Mohali has unearthed a critical espionage network linked to Jasbir Singh, a resident of Village Mahlan, #Rupnagar.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Acting swiftly on actionable intelligence, State Special Operations Cell (<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSOC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SSOC</a>), Mohali has unearthed a critical espionage network linked to Jasbir Singh, a resident of Village Mahlan, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rupnagar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rupnagar</a>. Jasbir Singh, who operates a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YouTube?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YouTube</a> channel called “Jaan Mahal,” has been found…&mdash; DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/DGPPunjabPolice/status/1930118141654220884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The police investigation has found that Jasbir has visited Pakistan three times (2020, 2021, 2024), his electronic devices have contact listed from multiple Pakistan-based numbers. He also attended the Pakistan National Day event in Delhi on the invitation of Danish where he met with other Pakistani officials and bloggers.&nbsp;“After Jyoti Malhotra’s arrest, Jasbir attempted to erase all traces of his communications with these PIOs to avoid detection. An FIR has been registered at SSOC, #Mohali,” the post mentioned.&nbsp;His phone is under investigation by the forensic department. &nbsp;"Investigations are underway to dismantle the broader espionage-terror network and identify all collaborators.@PunjabPoliceInd reaffirms its unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security and neutralising all threats posed by such anti-national elements," the post mentioned.&nbsp;SSOC had sought seven days of police remand, however, it was granted only three days.&nbsp;This recent arrest, since the Pahlgham attack, shows the government's significant crackdown on terror networks or related activities. Along with Jyoti Malhotra, eleven others were arrested for espionage activities.&nbsp; Jyoti was sent into judicial custody for 14 days on May 26. Her first hearing is set to be on June 9. Hisar police had mentioned that they have not managed any incriminating evidence that explains Jyoti had access to any military or defence-related information.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Punjab Police arrest Jasbir Singh from Rupnagar for links to a Pakistan-backed espionage network. He was associated with Jyoti Malhotra and expelled diplomat Danish. Investigations are ongoing.

In a recent development, Punjab police have arrested Jasbir Singh from Rupnagar for links to Pakistan Intelligence Operative Shakir alias Jutt Randhawa, part of a terror-backed espionage network. Jasbir used to operate a channel called "Jaan Mahal.” He also used to maintain a close connection with arrested youtuber Jyoti Malhotra and Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a Pakistani High Commission Official who was expelled from India. In a post on the platform X, the DGP of Punjab Police, Gaurav Yadav, mentioned, “Acting swiftly on actionable intelligence, State Special Operations Cell (#SSOC), Mohali has unearthed a critical espionage network linked to Jasbir Singh, a resident of Village Mahlan, #Rupnagar.”

Punjab Police arrested Jasbir Singh from Rupnagar for links to a Pakistan-backed espionage network. He was associated with Jyoti Malhotra and expelled diplomat Danish. Investigations are ongoing.

Another YouTuber linked to Jyoti Malhotra arrested for espionage charges in Punjab

As the probe continued, it was revealed that Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, was aware that she was interacting with officials from Pakistan's spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).Data had been recovered from three phones belonging to Jyoti Malhotra, which revealed her chat records, call logs, video footage and financial transactions connecting her to four Pakistani operatives, according to Indian media Hindustan Times.Police said that Jyoti was aware of the positions held by the operatives who approached her."The forensic report reveals that she was in direct contact with at least four Pakistani intelligence operatives, and she received special treatment during her trips to Pakistan. We are examining recovered digital data,” an earlier report quoted the official.Malhotra, after getting arrested, confessed that she was in contact with Pakistani officer Ehsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jyoti-malhotra-police-custody-ends-to-appear-in-court-today-spying-for-pakistan-1748240626253">Also read: Jyoti Malhotra spying case: YouTuber appears in Hisar court after police custody ends</a>&nbsp;"She confessed to her direct communication with Danish. She was also in contact with several other YouTube influencers. Her three mobile phones and laptop, along with two phones belonging to Harkirat Singh, the IT in-charge of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC), have been sent for forensic examination,” police spokesperson Vikas Kumar said.Moreover, the data is now being investigated for more leads in the case.Jyoti, 33, was among the 12 individuals arrested this month from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh in connection with an alleged Pakistan-linked spy network operating in northern India.The 33-year-old has travelled to Pakistan several times and made vlogs highlighting the food, culture and locations there. She also praised the hospitality she received during her visit to Pakistan.She had also visited Pahalgam just three months before terrorists linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) killed 26 civilians in a dastardly terror attack.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jyoti-malhotra-s-new-video-with-gunmen-in-pakistan-surfaces-1748250636405">Also read: Jyoti Malhotra's new video with gunmen in Pakistan surfaces</a>

Data had been recovered from three phones belonging to Jyoti Malhotra, which revealed her chat records, call logs, video footage and financial transactions

As the probe continued, it was revealed that Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, was aware that she was interacting with officials from Pakistan's spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Data had been recovered from three phones belonging to Jyoti Malhotra, which revealed her chat records, call logs, video footage and financial transactions connecting her to four Pakistani operatives, according to Indian media Hindustan Times. Police said that Jyoti was aware of the positions held by the operatives who approached her. "The forensic report reveals that she was in direct contact with at least four Pakistani intelligence operatives, and she received special treatment during her trips to Pakistan. We are examining recovered digital data,” an earlier report quoted the official. Malhotra, after getting arrested, confessed that she was in contact with Pakistani officer Ehsan-ur-Rahim, alias Danish. Also read: Jyoti Malhotra spying case: YouTuber appears in Hisar court after police custody ends "She confessed to her direct communication with Danish. She was also in contact with several other YouTube influencers. Her three mobile phones and laptop, along with two phones belonging to Harkirat Singh, the IT in-charge of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC), have been sent for forensic examination,” police spokesperson Vikas Kumar said. Moreover, the data is now being investigated for more leads in the case. Jyoti, 33, was among the 12 individuals arrested this month from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh in connection with an alleged Pakistan-linked spy network operating in northern India. The 33-year-old has travelled to Pakistan several times and made vlogs highlighting the food, culture and locations there. She also praised the hospitality she received during her visit to Pakistan. She had also visited Pahalgam just three months before terrorists linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) killed 26 civilians in a dastardly terror attack. Also read: Jyoti Malhotra's new video with gunmen in Pakistan surfaces

Data had been recovered from three phones belonging to Jyoti Malhotra, which revealed her chat records, call logs, video footage and financial transactions.

Did Youtuber Jyoti Malhotra know her Pakistani friends were from ISI? Here's what her phone data revealed

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra who was arrested by Hisar Police earlier this month for allegedly spying for Pakistan, has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody by a court in Haryana’s Hisar on Monday.Malhotra was produced in court after the forensic report of her electronic devices revealed damning evidence.Police sources said they have recovered over 12TB of digital data from her mobile phone and laptop. The forensic analysis indicated one-on-one chats with at least four individuals categorised as PIOs (Pakistani Intelligence Operatives), suspect money trails, and evidence of VIP treatment received during her trip to Pakistan.&nbsp;She was initially sent to police remand for five days and appeared before the court on May 22. The court then granted an additional four-day custody for further interrogation, which ended on Monday.The Hisar Police have recovered the meta data from Malhotra’s mobile phone. After going through the data dump, cops will ask for her further custody, said reports.&nbsp;Jyoti, 33, was among the 12 individuals arrested this month from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh in connection with an alleged Pakistan-linked spy network operating in northern India.&nbsp;Jyoti’s extended police custody ended on Monday, and she was presented in Hisar court. She was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, and as per details of the interrogation, it has been established that she was in constant touch with Pakistan intelligence operatives.&nbsp;Her phones, laptops, and devices were sent for forensic investigation, reports of which have not been released by the authorities.&nbsp;The 33-year-old has travelled to Pakistan several times and made vlogs highlighting the food, culture and locations there. She also praised the hospitality she received during her visit to Pakistan.&nbsp;She was allegedly also in touch with Pakistani handlers during the blackouts when Operation Sindoor was at its peak. &nbsp;She had also visited Pahalgam just three months before terrorists linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) killed 26 civilians in a dastardly terror attack.

Jyoti’s extended police custody ended on Monday, and she was presented in Hisar court. She was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, and as per details of the interrogation, it has been established that she was in constant touch with Pakistan intelligence operatives.

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra who was arrested by Hisar Police earlier this month for allegedly spying for Pakistan, has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody by a court in Haryana’s Hisar on Monday. Malhotra was produced in court after the forensic report of her electronic devices revealed damning evidence. Police sources said they have recovered over 12TB of digital data from her mobile phone and laptop. The forensic analysis indicated one-on-one chats with at least four individuals categorised as PIOs (Pakistani Intelligence Operatives), suspect money trails, and evidence of VIP treatment received during her trip to Pakistan. She was initially sent to police remand for five days and appeared before the court on May 22. The court then granted an additional four-day custody for further interrogation, which ended on Monday. The Hisar Police have recovered the meta data from Malhotra’s mobile phone. After going through the data dump, cops will ask for her further custody, said reports. Jyoti, 33, was among the 12 individuals arrested this month from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh in connection with an alleged Pakistan-linked spy network operating in northern India. Jyoti’s extended police custody ended on Monday, and she was presented in Hisar court. She was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, and as per details of the interrogation, it has been established that she was in constant touch with Pakistan intelligence operatives. Her phones, laptops, and devices were sent for forensic investigation, reports of which have not been released by the authorities. The 33-year-old has travelled to Pakistan several times and made vlogs highlighting the food, culture and locations there. She also praised the hospitality she received during her visit to Pakistan. She was allegedly also in touch with Pakistani handlers during the blackouts when Operation Sindoor was at its peak. She had also visited Pahalgam just three months before terrorists linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) killed 26 civilians in a dastardly terror attack.

Jyoti’s extended police custody ended on Monday, and she was presented in Hisar court. She was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, and as per details of the interrogation, it has been established that she was in constant touch with Pakistan intelligence operatives.

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of ‘spying for Pak’, sent to 14-day judicial custody by Hisar court

Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on charges of espionage for Pakistan, was seen moving around Lahore’s Anarkali Bazar with an escort of at least six armed men.&nbsp;&nbsp;The sight surprised Scottish YouTuber Callum Mill, known for his YouTube channel "Callum Abroad," who was also visiting Pakistan at the same time.&nbsp;In a video Callum shot during his visit to Lahore in March, he captured visuals from the bustling Anarkali Bazar, where several individuals carrying guns and wearing jackets emblazoned with “No Fear” accompanied a woman. The woman turned out to be Jyoti Malhotra, who was also filming at the same location.&nbsp;During their interaction, Callum introduced himself, and Jyoti asked if it was his first trip to Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;“No, five times,” Callum replied. She then inquired if he had visited India, and introduced herself as being from India. When Callum asked her about Pakistan’s hospitality, Jyoti responded, “It’s great.”&nbsp;As they continued their conversation, Callum noticed the armed men around her. “She’s the one with all these guys, with all the security,” he said, capturing the scene in his video. “I don’t know why she needs all the guns. Look at the amount of security—six gunmen surrounding her.” Other individuals, possibly tourists, were also seen accompanying Jyoti.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">- Scottish You Tuber Callum Mill uploaded this video in March 2025 - Pakistani spy Jyoti Malhotra was walking through Pak streets with 6 men armed with AK-47 rifles - Why was there so much security for an ordinary YouTuber? This ISI agent&#39;s friends &amp; relatives should be ... <a href="https://t.co/I82ywZG2Nt">pic.twitter.com/I82ywZG2Nt</a>&mdash; Defence News Of INDIA (@DefenceNewsOfIN) <a href="https://twitter.com/DefenceNewsOfIN/status/1926917074711953581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The video has raised questions. While Callum, a foreigner, walked around Lahore alone without apparent concern for his safety, Jyoti was guarded.&nbsp;&nbsp;This video has fueled suspicions about the access and special treatment Jyoti enjoyed during her visits to Pakistan. Reports suggest she was invited to exclusive parties where she mingled with Pakistan’s security and intelligence officials. Authorities say Jyoti has admitted to maintaining contact with some of these officials even after returning to India.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her electronic devices are now being scrutinised by police to determine what information she may have shared with Pakistani handlers.&nbsp;Investigators are also probing her finances. They’ve uncovered that Jyoti lived a lifestyle far beyond her apparent means. She consistently flew first-class, stayed at luxury hotels, and dined at high-end restaurants, with trips to Pakistan that appeared to be ‘sponsored’.&nbsp;

Jyoti Malhotra new video with gunmen in Pakistan surfaces

Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on charges of espionage for Pakistan, was seen moving around Lahore’s Anarkali Bazar with an escort of at least six armed men. The sight surprised Scottish YouTuber Callum Mill, known for his YouTube channel "Callum Abroad," who was also visiting Pakistan at the same time. In a video Callum shot during his visit to Lahore in March, he captured visuals from the bustling Anarkali Bazar, where several individuals carrying guns and wearing jackets emblazoned with “No Fear” accompanied a woman. The woman turned out to be Jyoti Malhotra, who was also filming at the same location. During their interaction, Callum introduced himself, and Jyoti asked if it was his first trip to Pakistan. “No, five times,” Callum replied. She then inquired if he had visited India, and introduced herself as being from India. When Callum asked her about Pakistan’s hospitality, Jyoti responded, “It’s great.” As they continued their conversation, Callum noticed the armed men around her. “She’s the one with all these guys, with all the security,” he said, capturing the scene in his video. “I don’t know why she needs all the guns. Look at the amount of security—six gunmen surrounding her.” Other individuals, possibly tourists, were also seen accompanying Jyoti.

This video has fueled suspicions about the access and special treatment Jyoti enjoyed during her visits to Pakistan

Jyoti Malhotra's new video with gunmen in Pakistan surfaces

Images have been going viral showing Jyoti Malhotra, YouTuber booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.The loop of fake news and fake images being shared on social media has taken a new turn.&nbsp;In a viral picture, PM Modi is seen standing with a group of top gaming influencers in April 2024 and as per the claims, Jyoti Malhotra was seen standing with the prime minister.However, after BOOM fact checked, it was revealed that the woman seen with PM Modi is gamer Payal Dhare, dismissing the fake claims being made on social media.

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In another image, Jyoti Malhotra's face was edited and being superimposed onto a photo of Dimple Yadav, wife of Akhilesh Yadav, holding party's manifesto during its launch in January 2017.Jyoti Malhotra, an Indian YouTuber booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan and sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence.As these fake images take over the internet, differentiating between the real and altered images has been getting difficult. People generally believe what they see on social media as they cannot always fact check it.However, Press Information Bureau (PIB) factcheck put efforts to verify numerous fake news as well as fake images during the India-Pakistan conflict that happened after the Pahalgam terror attack.But, not everything can be fact checked. A cyber expert has shared how you can detect and debunk fake images using a simple technique to stay alert and aware from such information.Mukesh Choudhary, CEO of CyberVeer Technologies while speaking with WION, stressed that AI has made it quite easy for anyone to modify pictures now. But creating awareness remains important."To identify a fake and a real picture. Go to images.google.com, upload that picture on google lens and then you can verify from the available sources on the internet and can easily compare that if the original source is available, it can be factchecked through that," he said.He stressed that this technical is called "Reverse image search". "This is the easiest way someone can verify," the expert added. "However, at times, pixel quality and editing mistakes, these things can also be checked."Noting how PM Modi got entangled in the fake news propaganda, he said, not just Modi, US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been a victim of such fake images."A common man or a public figure can be a victim of such superimposed, AI or deepfake related content," he said.Highlighting the recent India-Pakistan conflict, he told WION that in this war-like situation we were in, "the trusted platforms were the press briefing by Home Ministry, Defence Ministry and External Affairs Minister, and their official Twitter and social media handles."He concluded that people need to understand what are the trusted sources. It is a shared responsibility and everyone should understand this.

Mukesh Choudhary, CEO of CyberVeer Technologies while speaking with WION, said that people need to understand what are the trusted sources and it is a shared responsibility. 

Images have been going viral showing Jyoti Malhotra, YouTuber booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. The loop of fake news and fake images being shared on social media has taken a new turn. In a viral picture, PM Modi is seen standing with a group of top gaming influencers in April 2024 and as per the claims, Jyoti Malhotra was seen standing with the prime minister. However, after BOOM fact checked, it was revealed that the woman seen with PM Modi is gamer Payal Dhare, dismissing the fake claims being made on social media.

Mukesh Choudhary, CEO of CyberVeer Technologies while speaking with WION, said that people need to understand what are the trusted sources and it is a shared responsibility.&nbsp;

Viral images of Jyoti Malhotra with PM Modi spark outrage | Cyber expert shares how to detect and debunk fake images

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, a resident of the northern Indian state of Haryana is in police custody on alleged spying for Pakistan. A case has been registered under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Official Secrets Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;After appearing in court on May 22, Hisar police have now informed that her remand has been extended by four days for further investigation.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jyoti-malhotra-s-remand-extended-for-four-days-to-investigate-links-of-spying-for-pakistan-custody-youtuber-1747892389725">Jyoti Malhotra's police remand extended for four days to investigate links of spying for Pakistan</a><h2>Here are all the details:</h2><ul><li>The police seized three mobile phones, a laptop and some other electronic devices from Jyoti Malhotra.</li><li>Along with this, Harkirat, a resident of Kuchkshetra, was also called for questioning. He provides visa services. Police have seized two phones from him, he has not been arrested yet.</li><li>The mobile phones, laptops and electronic devices recovered from Jyoti and Harkorat have been sent to the forensic lab for examination, where analysis is going on.</li><li>The result of the analysis has not been handed over to the Hisar Police yet.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;As per protocol, some central investigative agencies have also questioned Jyoti.</li><li>&nbsp;Some central investigative agencies are questioning the accused from time to time, but the custody of the accused has not been handed over to any of these agencies.</li><li>No evidence has been found so far about the accused having access to any military, defence or strategic information.</li><li>There is no comment on the accused's WhatsApp chat yet.</li><li>The pages of the accused's alleged diary, which are being shown publicly, are not in the possession of the police.</li><li>Four bank accounts that belong to Jyoti are being analysed. No comment can be made on the money transactions yet.</li><li>The accused was definitely in contact with some people, knowing that they were Pakistani intelligence operatives (PIO).&nbsp;</li><li>But no such fact has come to light yet which can directly prove that the accused was in contact with any terrorist organisation. No fact has come to light yet about the accused's involvement in any terrorist incidents.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, a resident of the northern Indian state of Haryana is in police custody on alleged spying for Pakistan. A case has been registered under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Official Secrets Act. 

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, a resident of the northern Indian state of Haryana is in police custody on alleged spying for Pakistan. A case has been registered under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Official Secrets Act. After appearing in court on May 22, Hisar police have now informed that her remand has been extended by four days for further investigation. Also read: Jyoti Malhotra's police remand extended for four days to investigate links of spying for Pakistan Here are all the details: The police seized three mobile phones, a laptop and some other electronic devices from Jyoti Malhotra. Along with this, Harkirat, a resident of Kuchkshetra, was also called for questioning. He provides visa services. Police have seized two phones from him, he has not been arrested yet. The mobile phones, laptops and electronic devices recovered from Jyoti and Harkorat have been sent to the forensic lab for examination, where analysis is going on. The result of the analysis has not been handed over to the Hisar Police yet. As per protocol, some central investigative agencies have also questioned Jyoti. Some central investigative agencies are questioning the accused from time to time, but the custody of the accused has not been handed over to any of these agencies. No evidence has been found so far about the accused having access to any military, defence or strategic information. There is no comment on the accused's WhatsApp chat yet. The pages of the accused's alleged diary, which are being shown publicly, are not in the possession of the police. Four bank accounts that belong to Jyoti are being analysed. No comment can be made on the money transactions yet. The accused was definitely in contact with some people, knowing that they were Pakistani intelligence operatives (PIO). But no such fact has come to light yet which can directly prove that the accused was in contact with any terrorist organisation. No fact has come to light yet about the accused's involvement in any terrorist incidents.

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, a resident of the northern Indian state of Haryana is in police custody on alleged spying for Pakistan. A case has been registered under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Official Secrets Act.&nbsp;

From Pak intel links to terrorism claims: Police share official probe details of Jyoti Malhotra 'spying' case

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who is being probed for alleged charges of spying for Pakistan, was presented in court today (May 22). Hisar police have now informed that her remand has been extended by four days for further investigation.&nbsp;The 33-year-old travelled across the border twice, and there are reports of her staying in frequent touch with officials of the High Commission.&nbsp;And during her visit to Pakistan, she made vlogs that spoke of the country's hospitality. And now, her chats and other details are surfacing as the probe to establish her links with her Pakistani handlers continues.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahead-of-jyoti-malhotra-s-appearance-in-court-her-diary-entry-after-pakistan-visit-surfaces-1747803391003">Ahead of Jyoti Malhotra's appearance in court, her diary entry after Pakistan visit surfaces</a>&nbsp;Jyoti had mentioned that she be married in Pakistan in a certain chat between her and the person who suggested to be her handler. The chat highlights her desire to get married in a neighbouring country. Among other things that the probe is highlighting, she had been in constant touch with the Pakistani nationals, who reportedly work for the ISI.&nbsp;Jyoti's vlogs on her YouTube channel 'Travel with Jo' has garnered attention. In a diary entry that has surfaced, she has made an entry which expresses her feelings about the country and the love she received while she was visiting.&nbsp;In the same entry, she has spoken of how Pakistan should consider opening routes for Indian pilgrims to visit more temples and gurudwaras on their soil.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who is being probed on charges of spying for Pakistan, was presented in court. 

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who is being probed for alleged charges of spying for Pakistan, was presented in court today (May 22). Hisar police have now informed that her remand has been extended by four days for further investigation. The 33-year-old travelled across the border twice, and there are reports of her staying in frequent touch with officials of the High Commission. And during her visit to Pakistan, she made vlogs that spoke of the country's hospitality. And now, her chats and other details are surfacing as the probe to establish her links with her Pakistani handlers continues. Also read: Ahead of Jyoti Malhotra's appearance in court, her diary entry after Pakistan visit surfaces Jyoti had mentioned that she be married in Pakistan in a certain chat between her and the person who suggested to be her handler. The chat highlights her desire to get married in a neighbouring country. Among other things that the probe is highlighting, she had been in constant touch with the Pakistani nationals, who reportedly work for the ISI. Jyoti's vlogs on her YouTube channel 'Travel with Jo' has garnered attention. In a diary entry that has surfaced, she has made an entry which expresses her feelings about the country and the love she received while she was visiting. In the same entry, she has spoken of how Pakistan should consider opening routes for Indian pilgrims to visit more temples and gurudwaras on their soil.

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who is being probed on charges of spying for Pakistan, was presented in court.&nbsp;

Jyoti Malhotra's police remand extended for four days to investigate links of spying for Pakistan

As authorities continue to investigate YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra for allegedly spying for the neighbouring nation, a purported conversation between Jyoti and her ISI handler has surfaced. The alleged conversation highlights her link with Pakistan.&nbsp;Malhotra, a resident of Haryana's Hisar and a YouTuber with a channel named 'Travel with Jo', was taken into custody last week. Sources indicate that she remained in constant contact with Ali Hasan, a Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) handler who acted as the middle-man. As per sources, Jyoti and Ali would converse a lot.&nbsp;Authorities have now come across a WhatsApp chat between Jyoti and Hasan. One of the messages showed Malhotra as having said to Hasan, "Get me married in Pakistan", indicating her connection with Islamabad.&nbsp;The WhatsApp chats, according to reports, also uncovered several coded messages between the two, those about India's undercover operations.&nbsp;During the course of the investigation, the police have discovered details of four bank accounts in Malhotra's name, according to police sources. There were also some transactions from Dubai found in one of the accounts.&nbsp;The agencies are now looking at all of her bank accounts to ascertain where she was getting money&nbsp;from.&nbsp;Malhotra, who has more than a lakh followers on Instagram, had gone to Pakistan twice, where she had met Danish Rahim, an official at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi. Danish had introduced her to the Pakistani intelligence handlers later.&nbsp;She had kept in contact with her Pakistani handlers in India and allegedly passed on sensitive information regarding the movement of the Indian Army to them.&nbsp;Jyoti Malhotra was arrested by the Hisar police and charged under Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Get me married in Pakistan Jyoti Malhotra chat with ISI handler revealed

As authorities continue to investigate YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra for allegedly spying for the neighbouring nation, a purported conversation between Jyoti and her ISI handler has surfaced. The alleged conversation highlights her link with Pakistan. Malhotra, a resident of Haryana's Hisar and a YouTuber with a channel named 'Travel with Jo', was taken into custody last week. Sources indicate that she remained in constant contact with Ali Hasan, a Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) handler who acted as the middle-man. As per sources, Jyoti and Ali would converse a lot. Authorities have now come across a WhatsApp chat between Jyoti and Hasan. One of the messages showed Malhotra as having said to Hasan, "Get me married in Pakistan", indicating her connection with Islamabad. The WhatsApp chats, according to reports, also uncovered several coded messages between the two, those about India's undercover operations. During the course of the investigation, the police have discovered details of four bank accounts in Malhotra's name, according to police sources. There were also some transactions from Dubai found in one of the accounts. The agencies are now looking at all of her bank accounts to ascertain where she was getting money from. Malhotra, who has more than a lakh followers on Instagram, had gone to Pakistan twice, where she had met Danish Rahim, an official at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi. Danish had introduced her to the Pakistani intelligence handlers later. She had kept in contact with her Pakistani handlers in India and allegedly passed on sensitive information regarding the movement of the Indian Army to them. Jyoti Malhotra was arrested by the Hisar police and charged under Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Jyoti Malhotra, was arrested by the Hisar police and charged under Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

'Get me married in Pakistan': Jyoti Malhotra's chat with ISI handler revealed

Police have arrested travel blogger Joti Malhotra and six others for allegedly spying for Pakistani intelligence agencies.

Travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra arrested for alleged spying for Pakistan

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