Investigative agencies probing alleged espionage activities involving Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra have turned their attention to one specific sponsorship linked to a UAE-based travel company, according to sources familiar with the case.
Jyoti Malhotra, who has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, had received multiple sponsorships for her travel vlogs. Of these, several videos were sponsored by the international travel firm Wego, which, notably, holds a valid licence to operate in Pakistan. This connection has prompted investigators to take a closer look at the company’s role, even as Malhotra remains in the custody of Haryana Police.
Officials have confirmed that all of Jyoti’s sponsors are under scrutiny as part of the broader investigation. Malhotra, who manages a YouTube channel titled ‘Travel with Jo’, has amassed a following of approximately 4 lakh subscribers. She also maintains a substantial social media presence with 1.32 lakh followers on Instagram.
Wego’s International Links Under Review
Wego, headquartered in both Singapore and Dubai, operates legally in Pakistan under a valid travel agency licence. The company is also recognised and accredited by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Although no direct evidence has emerged to link Wego with funding or aiding Pakistan in any intelligence capacity, the company’s operations within Pakistan have raised suspicions in light of the current investigation. Authorities are not suggesting wrongdoing by the firm at this stage but are considering every angle, given the sensitive nature of the case.
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Jyoti’s Alleged Espionage Role in Context of Operation Sindoor
Parallel to the examination of her sponsorships, security agencies have discovered that Jyoti Malhotra was in communication with Pakistani intelligence operatives during Operation Sindoor, a military retaliation launched by India in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.
Officials are now focused on determining the kind of information Jyoti may have shared with Pakistani agents. According to sources, her introduction to these operatives came via Danish, a former official at the Pakistan High Commission in India.
Danish was expelled from India earlier this month and is alleged to be an operative of Pakistan’s infamous intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). His role in facilitating contact between Jyoti and ISI-linked agents is now a critical part of the investigation.
No Evidence of Links to Terror Groups, Say Officials
While Jyoti has confessed to her involvement and acknowledged communication with Pakistani intelligence officials, investigators have clarified that there is no indication of direct connections between her and any terrorist organisations or sympathisers.
According to sources, Jyoti is being seen as a “soft target”, someone who was not ideologically motivated but was likely influenced by the prospect of financial incentives and the appeal of a lavish lifestyle. Investigators believe that Jyoti was under the impression that her travels to Pakistan would help her attract greater viewership on her YouTube channel and boost her online popularity.
The probe remains ongoing, with agencies continuing to examine all aspects of her professional and personal connections, including the role of foreign sponsorships in her activities.
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