IAF officer ‘honey-trapped’ by Pakistani agent; arrested for sharing secret defence information
The IAF officer is also accused of installing data-stealing software on a colleague's mobile phone in an alleged attempt to gain control of the device
An Indian Air Force officer was apprehended on May 30 after allegedly sharing sensitive military information with a Pakistani intelligence agent through social media, according to the official complaint filed by the IAF. The officer, a wing commander, was allegedly lured by a woman on social media during a difficult period in his personal life.
She communicated with him via video calls and digital platforms, ultimately obtaining crucial defence secrets. She even visited defence units accompanied by the officer. The officer, accused of sharing these secrets and installing data-stealing software on a colleague's phone, was booked under the Official Secrets Act, which prohibits the disclosure of sensitive information related to military installations, power stations, and communication hubs.
The IAF maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards such offences and promptly handed over the officer to law enforcement agencies following the completion of the investigation.
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