Vishal Yadav, a clerk from the Indian Navy, was arrested for sharing classified information about Operation Sindoor with a Pakistani handler. He communicated initially through a fake Facebook profile and continued via WhatsApp and Telegram.
He received around ₹200,000 for the leaked information, with some payments made in cryptocurrency. The corruption raised alarms about internal security and the possible exploitation of digital currencies in espionage.
Investigators found Yadav’s communications and financial records, uncovering serious implications regarding military security. The case highlights the concerns of using crypto in illicit activities.
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