Navy staffer arrested for spying for Pakistan, received payments via crypto
According to the investigation, Yadav was addicted to online gaming and had begun leaking sensitive information to meet financial needs. Payments were routed to his cryptocurrency wallet (in USDT) and bank accounts, raising concerns over the use of digital currencies in espionage networks.The police informed that the forensic analysis of his mobile phone had uncovered damning evidence, including chat records and documents showing that Yadav had previously leaked sensitive naval intelligence during Operation Sindoor. This suggests his involvement in espionage over an extended period.advertisementYadav is currently being interrogated by multiple intelligence agencies at a secure facility in Jaipur. Authorities are now focused on identifying other potential collaborators and assessing the scale of the information leak.Additionally, security agencies have issued a public advisory to citizens, urging them to be cautious on social media and immediately report any suspicious activity or contacts.- Ends
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