Indian Navy Clerk Arrested for Leaking Military Secrets to Pakistan in Crypto-Funded Espionage
A security breach at Indian Navy headquarters reveals cryptocurrency's role in modern espionage. Vishal Yadav, a clerk from Rewari, allegedly sold classified Operation Sindoor details to a Pakistani handler using Telegram after initial contact via a fake Facebook profile. Payments totaling ₹2 lakh included cryptocurrency transactions, though the specific digital assets remain undisclosed.
Forensic analysis traces the leak to Yadav's online gaming addiction and financial motives. The case highlights evolving national security threats where encrypted messaging apps and borderless digital currencies enable covert information trading. Investigators continue examining the cryptocurrency payment trail amid growing concerns about crypto's use in transnational crimes.
